Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr won on the return of the Saudi Pro League.
The Portuguese scored his 10th and 11th goals of the season as Al-Nassr won convincingly away from home.
His first came from the penalty spot, which gave Al-Nassr the lead on the stroke of half-time. While his second appeared to see him cast the years back.
Picking the ball up on the left-hand side, just outside the box, he knocked the ball past his opposite man before sending the ball arrowing across the goalkeeper and into the far corner, sparking wild scenes.
Talisca, the club’s Brazilian winger, also grabbed two goals as they kept up their pursuit of Al-Ittihad at the top of the Saudi Pro League.
Ayman Yahya grabbed a fifth deep into added time.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr scored twice on the return of the Saudi Pro League
The Portuguese scored his 10th and 11th goals of the season so far in brilliant performance.
United ousted the Portugal legend, 38, in November following his searing verdict in a TalkTV interview with Sun Columnist Morgan over how the club and Ten Hag had treated him.
But now, after a mediocre World Cup and slow start to his career in Saudi Arabia, Ron’s in scorching form again.
He bagged Al-Nassr’s penalty opener and a stunning third goal on Tuesday
Picking up a pass from two-goal strike-partner Talisca, he accelerated into the box and lashed a left-footer inside the far corner.
Old Trafford chief Ten Hag has stuck with Weghorst in attack despite the loanee’s lack of goals.
But although fans saluted Ronaldo’s midweek performance, many were quick to point out the huge difference between the Premier League and the Saudi top flight.
source: dailymail.co.uk
