Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr had to be satisfied with only winning the Arab Club Champions Cup last year. Another title is in front of them. The star's goal-assist helped Al-Nassr beat Al Tayoun 2–0 in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup. After that, Ronaldo has a keen eye on the title.
Nasr-Tayun face off in the second semi-final at the Abhar Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City on Wednesday night. Ronaldo's team went ahead in just 8 minutes of the match. The Portuguese star also contributed to the goal. Ayman latched on to his pass to give Yahya Al-Nassr the lead. Their second goal came in the second half, off the feet of Ronaldo.
In the 57 minute, Ronaldo found the net through the edge of the right side after receiving the ball from Sultan Al Ghanem's pass. After that, the well-known 'Sew' celebration. The aging star did not do justice to his name at the last Euro Championship for Portugal. Returning to the club, the highest goal scorer of football has started to show his old glimmer again, yesterday he scored the 896th goal of his career.
Al-Nassr was on the way to win 2-0. However, in the end they were aggressive and punished with the red card of midfielder Marcelo Brzovic. When the Croatian star left the field in the 93 minute, Al-Nassr became 10 men. However, the Riyadh club did not have to face any difficulties. Well they got through the remaining few minutes safely.
Naturally, Ronaldo's aim now is to win the first title of the year. He said that on social media as well, "We are coming to the final of the Super Cup!"
Ronaldo will aim to win his second title in the club's jersey next Saturday in the Saudi Super Cup final. However, the biggest obstacle in front of them is the current champion of this season, Al-Hilal. Al Nasr also won the title last season against the most successful team in Saudi Arabia.
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