Taif, Saudi Arabia— Cristiano Ronaldo led his team to victory as Al-Nassr FC won the 2023 King Salman Club Cup for the first time in its history, defeating Al-Hilal 2-1 on Saturday evening
The team lifted the title after extra time despite playing for more than an hour with just 10 men.
Brazilian winger Michael headed Al-Hilal in front early in the second half before Al Nassr were reduced to 10 players for a last-man foul by Abdulelah Al-Amri in the 71st minute.
The match was held at the King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Taif, and it was extended to overtime after original time ended with a 1-1 draw.
Down to ten players, Al-Nassr overcame its deficit as Ronaldo scored a brace against Al-Hilal, who took the lead in the 51st minute through Michael Delgado, but Al-Nassr’s number 7 scored in the 74th and 98th minutes, after his teammate Abdulelah Al-Amri was sent off in the 71st minute.
With this victory, Ronaldo has won his first title with Al-Nassr. He also won the title of top scorer in the tournament with 6 goals.
Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of the Makkah region crowned Saturday Al-Nassr team as champions of King Salman Club Cup.
Following the match, Prince Badr awarded the trophy of the tournament to Al-Nassr and the silver medal to Al-Hilal team.
Additionally, he presented the best player award to Sergej Savic from Al-Hilal and the top goal scorer award to Cristiano Ronaldo, the striker of Al-Nassr, with 6 goals.
The best goalkeeper award was given to Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper, Nawaf Al Aqidi
