After serving a one-match ban for violent conduct, Cristiano Ronaldo made a triumphant return to the field, leading Al Nassr to a 1-0 victory against Al Khaleej. The Portuguese football legend, who had initially faced a two-match suspension, saw his ban reduced to one match and was included in Luis Castro’s starting lineup.
The match was decided by Aymeric Laporte’s winning goal in the 67th minute, securing the victory for Al Nassr. Following the successful game, Ronaldo shared a message he received from fans on Instagram, expressing his happiness with the win and urging his team to keep up the momentum.
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Despite their second-place position in the Saudi Pro League, with a nine-point gap behind league leaders Al Hilal, Al Nassr remains determined to maintain their performance. They hold a significant lead of 19 points over Al Ahli, who are in third place.
Al Nassr is now gearing up to face Al Khaleej once again, this time in the semi-finals of the King Cup of Champions scheduled for Wednesday, May 1st. With Ronaldo back on the field and the team’s spirits high after their recent victory, they aim to continue their winning streak and secure further success in the upcoming match.
