In a dramatic turn of events during the Arab Club Champions Cup final between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal on August 12, Cristiano Ronaldo showcased his prowess on the field by scoring the winning brace, know his latest injury update today
Ronaldo’s exceptional performance played a pivotal role in Al-Nassr’s 2-1 victory, earning them the coveted trophy. However, the celebration was tinged with concern as the 38-year-old star suffered an injury that led to his tearful departure from the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr injury update today, report and return date news
The final’s intense showdown saw Ronaldo seize the spotlight with a dazzling display. With his first goal, he equalized the scoreline, revitalizing Al-Nassr’s chances.
As the match extended into extra time, Ronaldo’s moment of glory arrived when he netted the winning goal in the 98th minute, securing the trophy for his team.
The moment Cristiano Ronaldo was injured😭
pic.twitter.com/3s3JbIlmEx— BarriM🦇🔊🇺🇸 (@IsraelOziomaN1) August 13, 2023
Yet, amidst the jubilation, disaster struck after Ronaldo went down with a knee injury. The star player, who had displayed his prowess by surpassing Gerd Muller’s record for the most recorded headed goals, was visibly distressed. He was eventually carried off the field on a golf cart.
Extremely proud to helped the team winning this important trophy for the 1st time!
Thank you to everyone in the club that was involved in this great achievement and to my familly and friends for always being by my side!
Fantastic support by our fans!This also belongs to you!💛💙 pic.twitter.com/MGDxXc7AD3— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) August 12, 2023
Despite being injured Ronaldo expressed his happiness on social media, “Extremely proud to have helped the team win this important trophy for the 1st time, Thank you to everyone in the club that was involved in this great achievement and to my family and friends for always being by my side! Fantastic support by our fans! This also belongs to you!” he shared.
According to reports from AlRiyadiya, Luis Castro, Al-Nassr’s manager, promptly addressed Ronaldo’s injury, stating that the football legend would return “as soon as possible from his injury.” The injury also sparked a heated debate surrounding the Saudi Pro League schedule.
🎙️|| لويس كاسترو :
هذا غير عادل ، إنسانيًا يجب ان تؤجل مباراتنا مع الاتفاق ، اللاعبين ليسو الات ، لا اعلم ماذا سافعل وكيف نلعب دون المخاطرة باللاعبين. pic.twitter.com/JOSYqCaisk
— كورة | #النصر 🦁 (@9NFCBALL) August 12, 2023
Luis Castro, expressed his frustration, stating “This is unfair. Humanly, our match should be postponed with the agreement. Players are not machines. I don’t know what to do and how to play without risking the players.”
Ronaldo’s injury is set to rule him out of Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League season opener against Steven Gerrard’s side Al-Ettifaq, scheduled for Monday, August 14. This setback marks a challenging twist for both the player and the club, as they were gearing up for a promising season ahead.