Al-Nassr and Al Fateh played out a 2-2 draw on Friday thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo’s first goal for the club in extra time.
However, the club’s fans missed the Portuguese great’s signature celebration because the 37-year-old player quickly ran to the center circle to collect the ball and restart the game in the hopes of scoring.
Cristian Tello, a former Barcelona star, gave Al Fateh the lead in the 12th minute. Talisca scored an equalizer for Al-Nassr in the 42nd minute.
Sofiane Bendebka gave Al Fateh a second lead in the 58th minute. But Al-Nassr got something out of the game thanks to Ronaldo’s last-gasp penalty.
In December, Ronaldo signed a contract with Al Nassr for two and a half years that was said to be worth more than 200 million Euros. Soon after his arrival, he was made captain.
Al Nassr leads the standings after 15 games, sharing 34 points with Al Shabab. Who are in second place but have fun in hand. On Thursday, they travel to Al Wedha.
In the Saudi Super Cup, Al-Nassr was defeated by Al Ittihad 3-1. He made his Al-Nassr debut on January 22 at the King Saud University Stadium. When the team defeated Ettifaq 1-0 in the Saudi Pro League.
The world was taken aback by Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia. Which also came after a disagreement with his former club, Manchester United, over his reduced playing time.
Following a contentious interview with broadcaster Piers Morgan in which the Portugal captain criticized the club’s hierarchy and manager Erik ten Hag. The captain’s contract with Manchester United was terminated.
After 12 years in Madrid and Turin, the attacker made his second appearance at Old Trafford during the summer transfer window in 2021. He finished the season with 24 goals in all competitions upon his return.
18 came in the Premier League, making him the third-highest Golden Boot scorer. Ronaldo also won the club’s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award and was included in the Premier League Team of the Year.
United finished sixth, failing to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, despite his inspirational performances.
He was moved to the bench after Ten Hag arrived, as the former Ajax coach preferred Marcus Rashford.
In 10 appearances in the 2022-23 Premier League and two in the Europa League, Ronaldo scored just one goal. In the meantime, in the Europa League, he contributed two assists.