Thanks to Ronaldo's brace, Al-Nassr win King Salman Club Cup for the first time in their history

Cristiano Ronaldo led his team to glory as Al-Nassr FC won the 2023 King Salman Club Cup for the first time in their history, defeating Al-Hilal 2-1 on Saturday evening.

The match was held at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif, and it was extended to overtime after original time ended with a 1-1 draw.

Down to ten players, Al-Nassr overcame their deficit as Ronaldo scored a brace against Al-Hilal, who took the lead in the 51st minute through Michael Delgado. But Al-Nassr's number 7 scored in the 74th and 98th minutes, after his teammate Abdulelah Al-Amri was sent off in the 71st minute.

Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates celebrate at King Fahd Stadium in Taif, Saudi Arabia. AP

With this victory, Ronaldo has won his first title with Al-Nassr. He also won the title of top scorer in the tournament with 6 goals.

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