CR7 assist as Al-Nassr cruise to perfect run in Champions 'B'

Christmas Eve saw Cristiano Ronaldo on the field.

The “Robozão” played for the first time with his Al-Nassr in the FC Champions League Two, the second tier of the Asian Champions League, this Wednesday (24).

He didn’t score, but contributed with a beautiful assist in Al-Nassr’s 5-1 win over Al-Zawraa of Iraq at the King Saud University Stadium.

Jorge Jesus’ team was already qualified for the knockout stage and confirmed their 100% record after six rounds in Group A.

Meanwhile, Al Zawraa advanced in second place with seven points – benefiting from the defeat of Iran’s Esteghlal, who remained at five.

Rout Already in the 1st Half

The forty-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo had been rested in the previous five matches of the FC Champions League Two.

But he started against Al-Zawraa. He tried, but didn’t score for the 449th time in his career.

The expected Al-Nassr stroll began at 12 minutes, with Ângelo assisting Coman.

Wesley scored the second, picking up a rebound after a corner (19’).

Al Amri extended the lead (29’) after a pass from João Félix.

And the Portuguese made it four after his compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a beautiful lofted pass (44’).

CR7 didn’t even return after halftime, already thinking about what’s to come.

Ibrahim pulled one back for the Iraqi team in the second half (50’).

Bento had more work to do, as Al-Nassr eased up, thinking ahead to what’s next.

But JJ’s team reached the fifth thanks to Coman (56’).

The Numbers of the “Robozão” 🔢

Real Madrid – 450 goals in 438 games

Manchester United – 145 goals in 346 games

Portugal – 143 goals in 226 games

Al-Nassr – 104 goals in 118 games

Juventus – 101 goals in 134 games

Sporting – 5 goals in 31 games

Total: 948 goals in 1,293 games

Upcoming Al-Nassr Matches 📅

CR7 will still have two chances this year to close the gap towards his thousandth goal. Both are in Saudi Pro League matches.

On Saturday (27), the challenge will be against Al-Akhdoud, again at home. Then, on Tuesday (30), they’ll face Al-Ettifaq away.

Al-Nassr leads the Saudi league with a 100% record after nine rounds.

Photos: Reproduction/Al-Nassr

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