Ronaldo scores 876 goals in his career, and Al Nassr advances to the ACL quarterfinals
In the AFC Champions League, matches also proceed to the playoffs. On Wednesday, February 21, Al Nassr hosted a home game against Al-Fayha. The initial encounter between these teams concluded with a score of 1-0 in favor of Ronaldo's collective.
In this fixture, Al Nassr swiftly seized the lead as well. Already in the 17th minute, Otávio propelled the hosts ahead, elevating the overall score to 2-0. Al Nassr maintained possession and dominance in the first half, heading into halftime as the frontrunners.
Following the interval, the dynamics of the game remained largely unaltered. Al-Fayha failed to conjure any meaningful response throughout the match, and conceded for a second time in the dying minutes.
On the 86th minute, the leader and captain of м, Cristiano Ronaldo, found the net. The Portuguese striker marks his third consecutive match with a goal. Overall, this strike constitutes Ronaldo's 876th goal in his illustrious career.
Al Nassr emerged victorious in this encounter with a 2-0 scoreline, sealing a 3-0 aggregate result. Cristiano Ronaldo's team advances to the AFC Champions League quarterfinals.
AFC Champions League, Round of 16
Al Nassr 2-0 Al-Fayha
Goals: 1-0 - 17' Otávio, 2-0 - 86' Ronaldo