Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Condemned to Second Loss in 3 Days After Benfica Hammering
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Argentina's World Cup winner, Angel Di Maria, back with Benfica after a stint with Juventus, played a pivotal role in the reigning Portuguese champions' triumph over his former Real Madrid teammate — Ronaldo.
Di Maria's brilliance illuminated the match as he weaved through the Al-Nassr defence with skill and finesse before sealing the deal with a trademark lobbed finish.
The 35-year-old maestro acted as the catalyst for the two-time European champions, propelling them forward to score two more goals through the highly-rated striker, Goncalo Ramos.
Although Khalid Al Ghannam managed to pull one back for Luis Castro's men, it ultimately amounted to much ado about nothing as the European side worsened their plight with a fourth goal from Schjelderup, securing a well-deserved victory.
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FootballMeanwhile, the 4-1 scoreline deals a second successive defeat to the 2022-23 Saudi Pro League runners-up in a span of three days, following their previous loss to Spanish La Ligaoutfit Celta Vigo.
Up next for Ronaldoand his Al-Nassr teammates is a tough test against Paris Saint-Germain on July 25.
Di Maria's stunning goalThe ArgentinaWorld Cup-winning forward, returning to Benfica after a season with Juventus, proved to be the catalyst for the reigning Portuguese champions in their victory against his former Real Madrid teammate — Ronaldo.
Di Maria's moment of brilliance
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