Cristiano Ronaldo moved a step closer to winning his first title with Al Nassr after the Saudi club reached the AFC Champions League 2 final with a commanding 5-1 win over Al Ahli Doha.
Al Nassr secured their place in the final on Wednesday after overturning an early setback in emphatic fashion. The result kept alive Ronaldo’s hopes of lifting a first trophy since joining the club in December 2022 and strengthened the team’s push for continental success.
Although Ronaldo did not score and played 78 minutes before coming off, Al Nassr produced a dominant attacking display. Kingsley Coman led the response with a hat-trick, while Angelo Gabriel and Abdullah Al-Hamdan also found the net. Sekou Yansané had earlier put Al Ahli Doha in front before Al Nassr took full control of the match.
The victory sent Al Nassr into the final against Japan’s Gamba Osaka, who advanced after eliminating Bangkok United FC. The showdown now offers Ronaldo another chance to add to his decorated career and deliver a major title for the Saudi side.
After the semifinal, Ronaldo shared a brief but focused message on social media as attention shifted to the final. Rather than celebrating excessively, he highlighted the team’s effort and the importance of staying locked in for the next challenge.
“Proud of the team. The final is waiting!” Ronaldo wrote alongside photos from the match.
The message quickly drew strong reactions from supporters, many of whom praised the veteran forward and backed Al Nassr to finish the job. Fans also pointed to Ronaldo’s continued influence at 41 as he prepares for yet another major final.
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Al Nassr are now preparing for the tournament decider on Saturday, May 16, while remaining fully engaged in the Saudi Pro League title race. The team currently leads the standings with 76 points and will next face Al-Ahli Saudi in a crucial top-of-the-table clash.
That league fixture, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, could be significant in the domestic title battle, with Al-Ahli Saudi sitting third on 66 points. For Ronaldo and Al Nassr, the coming weeks could define the season as they chase silverware on multiple fronts.
