Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Al-Nassr’s beginning line-up and is the staff’s captain when the Saudi Professional League membership faces Benfica in a pleasant conflict on Thursday (July 20).
Ronaldo additionally performed 45 minutes towards Celta Vigo when Luis Castro’s aspect have been crushed 5-0 final week. Ronaldo performed the primary half and the sport was a goalless draw whereas he was on the pitch.
Whereas the Portugal captain missed an incredible likelihood to present his staff the lead when he shot vast from shut vary, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner confirmed some flashes of his trademark brilliance. Ronaldo as soon as despatched a defender to the bottom with magnificent ability. He additionally confirmed off some acquainted shoulder passes and extra tips.
The followers hope that the 38-year-old can assist his staff to a greater outcome within the conflict towards Benfica. Reacting to Al-Nassr’s newest lineup, considered one of them wrote on Twitter:
“I am prepared for a GOAT present!”
One other fan, nevertheless, will not be as optimistic as he wrote:
“One other 0-5.”
These are a few of the greatest reactions on Twitter of Cristiano Ronaldo’s possession with Al-Nassr within the pleasant towards Benfica:
Al-Nassr famous person Cristiano Ronaldo spoke about his impression within the Saudi Professional League
Since becoming a member of Al-Nassr as a free agent, Cristiano Ronaldo has raised the Saudi Professional League to a brand new customary. The league is now one of the watched all over the world.
Aside from that, new gamers like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and extra have additionally joined varied groups within the league. Ronaldo stated that becoming a member of the SPL membership was essential for the transformation to happen. He stated (h/t Fabrizio Romano):
“They criticized me for coming to the Saudi League, however what occurred now? I led the best way and now all of the gamers come right here. My determination to affix Saudi golf equipment was 100% essential in bringing in new top-level gamers. It’s a truth. After I joined Juventus, Serie A was lifeless, after which after I signed it was revived. Wherever Cristiano goes, he generates extra curiosity.”
Ronaldo’s staff, in the meantime, have signed Marcelo Brozovic from Inter Milan in the summertime switch window. Aside from that, Al-Alamy has been linked to gamers like Alex Telles and others.
Edited by Shubham Banerjee