Cristiano Ronaldo Sparks Al-Nassr's Dominance Over Al-Ain
- Al-Nassr won 5-1 against Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League match.
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored the team's second goal during the match.
- Al-Nassr's victory solidifies Saudi Arabian teams' positions in the standings.
On November 5, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Al-Nassr achieved a commanding 5-1 victory over Al-Ain, the reigning champions of the United Arab Emirates, in the AFC Champions League. Anderson Talisca started the scoring early with a goal in the fifth minute, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo's close-range goal just after the half-hour mark. The first half ended with a deflected own goal from Al-Ain's Fabio Cardoso. In the second half, Park Yong-woo brought Al-Ain back to 3-1, but late goals from Wesley and Talisca secured Al-Nassr's commanding lead. This win improved Al-Nassr's standing in the tournament, placing them third in the group with ten points, behind perfect records held by local rivals Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli. The triumph underscores the strength of Saudi Arabian teams in the AFC Champions League's western zone, as they aim to send the top eight from each group to the knockout stages.