Tue Nov 26 05:07:32 UTC 2024: ## Ronaldo Double Leads Al-Nassr to AFC Champions League Victory
**AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) —** Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday. The win virtually guarantees Al-Nassr a spot in the knockout rounds. Ronaldo’s goals came in the second half, a powerful header from an Angelo cross and a shot from inside the area. Angelo also scored for Al-Nassr, while Joselu netted a consolation goal for Al-Gharafa. Despite earlier missed opportunities, including a penalty overturned by VAR, Ronaldo’s decisive performance proved key.
In other group stage action, Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia secured their place in the knockout stages with a 2-1 win over defending champion Al-Ain. Substitute Ivan Toney scored two goals in four minutes, both assisted by Riyad Mahrez, securing Al-Ahli’s fifth consecutive win. Al-Ahli’s victory moves them to the top of their group, three games ahead of schedule.
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