Al Nassr vs Al Shabab, 2022-23 Saudi Pro League
· Saudi Pro LeagueCristiano Ronaldo scores stunning winner to keep Al Nassr title hopes alive
A stunning strike from Cristiano Ronaldo completed Al Nassr's comeback from 2-0 down to secure a 3-2 win over Al Shabab on Tuesday and keep alive their challenge for the Saudi Pro League title.
Game Information
Venue: Al-Awwal Park
Location: King Fahd International Stadium, Saudi Arabia
Attendance: 19,045
Saudi Pro League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Nassr | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Al Hilal | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Al Ettifaq | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Al Qadsiah | 1 | +2 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Al Nassr (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | Agustín Rossi (GK) |
| 21 | Álvaro González  |
| 78 | Ali Lajami |
| 13 | Ghislain Konan |
| 2 | Sultan Al-Ghannam |
| 18 | Luiz Gustavo |
| 17 | Abdullah Al-Khaibari |
| 29 | Abdulrahman Ghareeb |
| 19 | Ali Al-Hassan |
| 7 | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| 94 | Talisca |
Al Shabab (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Kim Seung-Gyu (GK) |
| 5 | Hassan Al-Tambakti |
| 4 | Iago Santos |
| 24 | Moteb Al-Harbi |
| 27 | Fawaz Al Saqour |
| 23 | Grzegorz Krychowiak |
| 10 | Éver Banega |
| 15 | Hussain Al-Qahtani |
| 77 | Santi Mina |
| 13 | Carlos |
| 8 | Cristian Guanca |
Saudi Pro League News
Cristiano Ronaldo will be ready for Al Nassr's opening match of the Saudi Pro League season, according to new manager Ange Postecoglou.
Manchester City have agreed a deal with Al Qadsiah for midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, sources have told ESPN.
With rumors circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo was set to marry partner Georgina Rodríguez in his hometown on Saturday, hundreds of fans flocked to the cathedral and saw the wedding of a different couple entirely.
Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as the club's new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe.
Cristiano Ronaldo took time from his holidays to watch Al Nassr take on Spanish second division outfit UD Almeria in Tuesday's preseason friendly in Lisbon.