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Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his class once again as Al Nassr secured a 2-0 victory over defending champions Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League, with the Portuguese star scoring a decisive header in the first half.
The match began with high intensity, and Al Nassr struck early when Sadio Mané found the net in the 9th minute, giving his side the perfect start. Building on their momentum, Ronaldo doubled the lead in the 35th minute, rising above the defence to head home a precise cross from Mané.
Al Nassr managed the game efficiently after the break, maintaining possession and restricting Al Ittihad to limited opportunities. The defending champions struggled to find rhythm, registering only two shots on target.
With this victory, Al Nassr extended their perfect start to the season, registering four wins in four games and moving to the top of the league table. Ronaldo’s goal marked his fourth of the campaign, further solidifying his crucial role in the team’s title challenge.
For Al Ittihad, the defeat was their first of the season, leaving them trailing behind their Riyadh-based rivals in the standings.
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