Two Wins Away: That’s how close Cristiano Ronaldo is to lifting his first trophy for Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo scored his third goal of the season to set Al Nassr on their way to a 3-1 victory over Moroccan outfit Raja Club Athletic in the quarter-finals of the Arab Club Champions Cup on Sunday.
The 38-year-old smashed home emphatically with his left foot from 17 yards to give Al Nassr the lead in the 19th minute. Sultan Al-Ghannam then doubled the Saudi side’s advantage 10 minutes later with a fine low finish after determinedly chasing down a long ball.
It was soon 3-0 when Ivory Coast international Seko Fofana scored his first goal for Al Nassr.Fofana, a summer signing from Lens, headed home following a fine cross by former Manchester United full-back Alex Telles.
Raja pulled a goal back before half-time when Abdullah Madu inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net after trying to intercept a cross.But a comeback never looked likely. Sadio Mane played 70 minutes for Al Nassr in Sunday’s game.
Al Nassr will now face Iraqi champions Al-Shorta SC in the semi-finals in Abha on Wednesday.