Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on social media after Al-Nassr's 3-2 comeback victory against Al-Shabab
Cristiano Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr win 3-2 against Al-Shabab in the latest Saudi Pro League clash at Al-Awwal Park. The Portuguese scored a spectacular winner in the 59th minute of the match.
The Portuguese superstar took to Twitter to react to the victory. He posted images of the game on Instagram, writing:
"Great team spirit to come back and win it. Big thank you to the fans that stood with us when we most needed."
After Cristian Guanca scored twice in the first half, Anderson Talisca and Abdulrahman Ghareeb found the back of the net on both sides of halftime to make it 2-2.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a majestic winner from outside the box in the 59th minute to hand Dinko Jelicic's side the win. They now have 63 points from 28 games and trail league leaders Al-Ittihad by three points.
Ronaldo addressed the media after the game, telling them:
"I am happy. Thanks to the team, thanks to the fans. The Saudi League is becoming strong. It will be one of the top five leagues. Next season, it needs more stars and stadiums."
Al-Nassr star Abdulrahman Ghareeb spoke about playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo
Apart from Ronaldo, Abdulrahman Ghareeb was also on the scoresheet for Al-Nassr against Al-Shabab. Ghareeb scored the second goal for his team, which was also the equalizer. He spoke to the media after the game.
Ghareeb claimed that it has been a privilege for him to play alongside Ronaldo. He further added that it's difficult to play alongside the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and understand his every move on the pitch.
عبدالرحمن غريب :
"شرف كبير لي أن يرتبط اسمي مع كريستيانو رونالدو ، اللعب معه صعب جدًا ، لازم تتوقع كل تحركاته وتتوقع كل شي ممكن يسويه ." https://t.co/1S0cJEKzsP
Ghareeb said:
"It's a great honor for me to have my name associated with Cristiano Ronaldo. Playing with him is very difficult. You have to expect his every move, everything he can do."
Al-Nassr, meanwhile, will return to action on May 27 as they take on Ettifaq in a Saudi Pro League away clash. Whether Dinko Jelicic's side can pull off a late miracle to win the league remains to be seen.