Cristiano Ronaldo introduced a fresh celebration style following his decisive goal in Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League encounter against Al-Feiha on Wednesday (February 14).
The Portugal captain secured victory with a solitary goal nine minutes from the final whistle. Ronaldo’s seamless coordination with Marcelo Brozovic culminated in a skillful finish during the Round of 16 first-leg match.
This goal marked Ronaldo’s fourth contribution in this season’s AFC Champions League, achieved in just his fifth appearance in the tournament. Across all competitions, he boasts an impressive record of 25 goals and 11 assists in 26 matches.
While Ronaldo’s goal once again highlighted his remarkable talent, it was his unique celebration that captured attention. Instead of his customary “siiiuuu” routine, Ronaldo debuted a new celebration style.
Inspired by Ronaldo’s brilliance, Luis Castro’s squad triumphed over Al-Feiha, a fellow SPL club. The second leg is scheduled to take place at the Mrsool Park Stadium on February 21.
Castro’s team is set to resume action on February 17 against Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League. The Knights of Najd currently hold the second position with 46 points from 19 games, trailing leaders Al-Hilal by seven points. Al-Fateh, on the other hand, occupies the seventh position with 29 points from 19 outings.
Following the victory against Al-Feiha, Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo addressed the media. This game marked Al-Alami’s first appearance after the mid-season break.
Ronaldo expressed confidence in the team’s ability to regain their pre-break form, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and collective effort:
“The secret of the team lies in teamwork, and we are committed to following the coach’s instructions to return to our previous level. Victories will help us get back on track, and personally, I am determined to elevate my performance this season as we strive to achieve our goals.”
Ronaldo’s focus now shifts towards revitalizing his team’s SPL title ambitions. The 39-year-old currently leads the league’s scoring charts with an impressive tally of 20 goals in 18 games.
