Ronaldo shines as Al Nassr reaches Asian Cup semi-finals

Ronaldo maintains stable performance.

Last season's Asian runner-up proved too weak against Al Nassr. In the first half, they let the Saudi Pro League representative score 3 goals. Cristiano Ronaldo scored directly to increase the score to 3-0.

In the 38th minute, Marcelo Brozovic fired a powerful shot from the 16.5 meter line that the opposing goalkeeper could not catch. Ronaldo seized the opportunity to score the rebound, bringing the third goal for Al Nassr.

After scoring, Ronaldo recreated his celebration by sitting on a billboard like when he played for Real Madrid. This was the 934th goal of the Portuguese superstar's career. In the 2024/25 season alone, the 40-year-old veteran scored 33 goals in just 37 appearances.

Before that, the reigning SPL runner-up opened the scoring after Jhon Duran's close-range finish in the 27th minute. Four minutes later, it was Sadio Mane's turn to shine with a run, before decisively shooting into the near corner, doubling the gap.

Early in the second half, Ronaldo sparked a counter-attack by Al Nassr. Duran continued to be lucky when the Yokohama F. Marinos goalkeeper pushed the ball back just in time to run in. The former Aston Villa striker's job was just to score the rebound, bringing home the fourth goal.

All Yokohama F. Marinos could do was shorten the score to 1-4, scored by Kota Watanabe in the 53rd minute. The same player born in 1998 was sent off after receiving a second yellow card in the 73rd minute.

The AFC Champions League Elite has a different format from the UEFA Champions League. From the quarter-finals onwards, the eight teams will play at two neutral venues in Saudi Arabia. The first semi-final match has already been decided, with Al Hilal facing Al Ahli. Al Nassr's semi-final opponent will be the winner of the match between Kawasaki Frontale and Al Sadd (taking place at 11:30 p.m. tonight Vietnam time).

The AFC Champions League Elite semi-finals will take place over two days, April 29 and 30. The final will be held at King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah on May 3.

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