ο»ΏIn a 5-2 victory over Al-Shabab on the road in the Saudi Arabian King Cup quarterfinals on Monday, Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 50th goal of 2023.
In the 74th minute, the 38-year-old finished a neat one-two with Otavio, another Portugal international, and scored a low goal from 10 yards out.
After previous goals by Seko Fofana, Sadio Mane, and Abdulrahman Ghareeb, it made the score 4-1 in favor of Al Nassr.
When Ronaldo was replaced in the 82nd minute, there was a standing ovation.
In extra time, Mohammed Maran, who had replaced him, scored Al Nassr’s fifth goal with help from Mane.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al Nassr, during a preseason friendly against Inter Milan in July 2023.
On Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of 2023.
In December 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo (center) was spotted at Al Nassr’s 5-2 King Cup victory over Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia, riding a slide tackle during an excellent dribbling run.
In only three seconds, Cristiano Ronaldo dazzles the crowd by dribbling past three players.
2018 photo of Cristiano Ronaldo following his Real Madrid goal against PSG in the UEFA Champions League
Amazing Career Stats of Cristiano Ronaldo After 1,200 Games
Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al Nassr, is shown in July 2023 in Portugal during a preseason friendly versus Celta Vigo.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores one goal and assists another to help Al Nassr secure a commanding victory in the Riyadh Derby, marking his 1,200th career game.
In the game on Monday, Otavio recorded two assists, having assisted both Mane and Ronaldo in scoring.
Al-Shabab’s goals came from Saudi Arabian winger Hattan Bahebri and Brazilian attacker Carlos.
For the second consecutive season, Al Nassr has advanced to the King Cup semifinals.
Last year, Ronaldo and company were defeated 1-0 by Al-Wehda in the semifinals.
Ronaldo scored 40 of his 50 goals in 2023 while he was a player for Al Nassr. In his nine Portugal appearances, he has scored the remaining ten goals.