Tue Nov 26 07:37:46 UTC 2024: ## Ronaldo Double Propels Al-Nassr to Asian Champions League Victory

**Doha, Qatar** – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace as Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in the Asian Champions League on Monday. The Portuguese superstar, initially frustrated in the first half, opened the scoring just a minute into the second half with a header. Angelo Gabriel added a second for Al-Nassr before Ronaldo netted his second goal in the 64th minute. Joselu scored a late consolation goal for Al-Gharafa in the 75th minute.

Ronaldo celebrated the win on X, with his post receiving a congratulatory message from Elon Musk. Al-Nassr will next face Al-Sadd on Tuesday.

Elsewhere in the competition, Al-Ahli, boosted by a double from substitute Ivan Toney, defeated Al-Ain, securing their place in the knockout stages. Al-Ahli currently leads Group West, with Al-Nassr in second. The top eight teams from each group will progress to the knockout rounds in March. Other matches saw Esteghlal draw 0-0 with Pakhtakor and Persepolis draw 1-1 with Al-Rayyan.

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