Al Nassr Banking on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Prowess in Knockout Competition To Deliver The AFC Champions League Trophy
With Al Hilal ahead in the title race, seven points clear of Al Nassr, they may want to look elsewhere for a chance at lifting silverware. The stumbles Al Nassr made at the start of the season seem to haunt them as they struggle to catch up with Al Hilal. Short of Al Hilal’s season crumbling in the latter parts of the season, it looks like they have the Saudi Pro League title wrapped up.
All is not lost for Al Nassr as they have made it to the AFC Champions League round of 16 with a favorable draw against Al Feiha. With their opponents languishing in position 14 on the Saudi Pro League table, Al Nassr will feel confident they can make it to the quarter-finals.
On their books is five-time UEFA Champions League winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese captain is also the UCL top scorer with 141 goals to his name, and Al Nassr hopes he can keep showing up on the big occasions. Already, Cristiano has 3 goals and two assists in the AFC Champions League, so he seems well on track to deliver the goods for his team.
