The game saw its tense moments, especially when Salem Al Najdi equalized for Al-Fateh in the 29th minute. However, the teamwork between Ronaldo, Al Ghannam, and Otavio put them ahead. In the 72nd minute, the Portuguese striker laid the ball down the right flank for Al Ghannam, who delivered a perfect cross for Otavio to power in.
Currently, Al-Nassr sit seven points behind the league leaders Al Hilal, who recently won their match against Al Raed. This season could notably end with a win for Hilal, which could see Cristiano Ronaldo continue the chase for his first Saudi Pro League title.Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 39th birthday this week with a selection of lavishly-decorated cakes.
The Instagram picture of him sunbathing after training he later posted suggesting he didn’t touch a single crumb. The fitness-obsessed Portuguese star remains as ripped as ever but even he isn’t invulnerable when it comes to injury.
The Saudi Pro League’s six-week winter break – which takes in the Asian Cup – has allowed Ronaldo time to recover from a calf issue and he’ll hope to return to action soon. Al-Nassr‘s last competitive game was the 4-1 win over Al-Taawoun on December 30, a result that kept them on the coattails of leaders Al-Hilal.
Cristiano Ronaldo turned 39 last week, marking the occasion with a family photograph with partner Georgina Rodriguez, four of his five kids and some lavish birthday cakes
