Cristiano Ronaldo Scores Brace to Win First Silverware with Al Nassr

Al Nassr Defeats Al Hilal 2-1 in Saudi Super Cup Final

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace to lead Al Nassr to a 2-1 victory over Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup final on Thursday, January 26, 2023. It was Ronaldo's first silverware since joining the Saudi Arabian club in December 2022.

Ronaldo's First Goal

The Portuguese forward opened the scoring for Al Nassr in the 21st minute with a penalty kick. Al Hilal's Abdullah Al Khaibari was penalized for a foul on Anderson Talisca, giving Ronaldo the chance to score his first goal for his new club.

Second-Half Equalizer

Al Hilal equalized in the 45th minute through Luciano Vietto. The Argentine striker received a pass from Al Khaibari and fired a shot past Al Nassr goalkeeper David Ospina.

Ronaldo's Winning Goal

Ronaldo scored the winning goal for Al Nassr in the 73rd minute. The 38-year-old forward collected a pass from Gonzalo Martinez and curled a shot into the top corner of the net. It was a stunning goal that sealed the victory for Al Nassr.

Al Hilal's Yellow Card

Abdullah Al Khaibari received a yellow card in the 87th minute for a foul on Talisca. It was the only caution of the match.

Upcoming Match

Al Nassr will face Al Hilal again in the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the Al-Awwal Stadium.