Cristiano Ronaldo is on the brink of winning another title, his first with Al Nasr. On Wednesday 22nd, Jorge Jesus’ team secured a place in the grand final with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Al Ahli Doha in the AFC Champions League 2 semi-finals.
Now, ahead of their match against Japan’s Gamba Osaka, who defeated Bangkok United FC, the 41-year-old Portuguese star sent a powerful and hopeful message.
CR7 celebrates Al Nasr’s advance to the finals
The Portuguese star did not score in the match, playing just 78 minutes before being substituted, but was boosted by a hat-trick from Kingsley Coman, a goal from Angelo Gabriel and a goal from Abdullah Alhamdan, before a goal from Sekou Jansan turned a game that they were starting to lose.
In this way, the Najd Knights secured a spot among the top two teams in the continental tournament and kept alive their dream of winning another international title. It is the Portuguese captain’s first title since joining the Saudi team in December 2022.
After the match, Cristiano shared a message of satisfaction on social media and focused on the future. Rather than sounding triumphant, the captain emphasized the team’s work and the importance of staying focused for the final, as the club looks to strengthen its dominance in Asia and add an important trophy to its sporting project.
“Proud of the team. The final awaits!” Cristiano wrote alongside five photos from the match.
“This season is ours.” “See you in the final, Goth.” “It’s just pure greatness to see Ronaldo reach the final again at the age of 41. A living legend!” These were some of the messages fans left for the team: “El Bicho” ahead of the showdown on Saturday, May 16th.
Al Nasr are currently preparing for the finals of the tournament, but they are keeping an eye on their efforts in the Saudi Professional League, where they lead the team with 76 points. This Wednesday, on the 29th, they will host Al Ahli Saudi Arabia, who are currently in 3rd place with 66 points, at home for a head-to-head showdown for the top spot.
