Ronaldo smiles again

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ronaldo smiles again

After the rout in the clash against Al-Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr reacted well to dominate Al-Riyadh (4-1).

A week after the slap received against Al-Hilal (3-0) in the clash at the top of the championship, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr raised their heads to quietly dominate Al-Riyadh (4-1) this Friday evening during the 16th day of Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, heading home a point-blank cross from Sadio Mané. This is the 16th goal this season for CR7 in the league, the one which allows it to regain a little margin in the scorers’ ranking over its rivals, Aleksandar Mitrovic (14 goals) and Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (13 goals).

Ronaldo then became a decisive passer for Otavio (45th + 3) then it was Talisca who scored twice in the second half (67th, 90th + 4). Al-Nassr thus consolidates its second place, seven points behind Al-Hilal and six points ahead of the Al-Taawon of former Nantes player Andrei Girotto.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.