Cristiano Ronaldo keeps proving that age is just a jersey number.
The Al Nassr star led his team to a commanding 2-0 win over Al Ittihad in one of the Saudi Pro League’s most anticipated clashes of the season.
The match brought former Real Madrid teammates Ronaldo and Karim Benzema face-to-face once again, but it ended with a reality check for the home side.
Before the kickoff, fans enjoyed a warm reunion between the two legends. Smiles, handshakes, and a brief chat reminded everyone of their glory days at the Bernabeu.
But once the whistle blew, the nostalgia ended. Ronaldo’s ruthless finishing took center stage as Al Nassr extended their perfect start to the campaign.
Sadio Mane opened the scoring and even set up Ronaldo, who calmly buried his fourth league goal of the season.
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After the final whistle, Al Ittihad’s camp didn’t hide behind excuses.
Head coach Laurent Blanc said it plainly: “Al-Nassr is much stronger than Al-Ittihad. This is the truth you don’t want to hear.”
Benzema backed his boss, adding, “We faced a stronger team than Al-Ittihad. That’s the truth.” Their honesty hit harder than any late tackle, admitting that Ronaldo’s side are currently on another level.
The result leaves Al Nassr unbeaten with 12 points from four matches and a growing reputation as the league’s team to beat.
For Benzema, it was a night of frustration, while Ronaldo once again showed why defenders still lose sleep over his movement.
Al Nassr now shift focus to the AFC Champions League, carrying momentum that could make them a serious continental threat.
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