WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo scores sublime goal for Al-Nassr but is outshone by Talisca thunderbolt

Last updated 16/09/2023

21:18 16/09/2023

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Cristiano Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr continue their positive run of form, but it's Anderson Talisca's goal that will grab the headlines.

Ronaldo scores in 3-1 win over Al-Nassr
Sadio Mane also on target
But Talisca's effort is the pick of the bunch

WHAT HAPPENED? Al-Nassr beat Al-Raed 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday with goals from Talisca, Sadio Mane and Ronaldo making it four wins on the bounce.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Mane opened the scoring for Al-Nassr, before Ronaldo doubled their lead with a great bit of skill and a lovely finish.

A powerful strike from @Cristiano sealed the points for @AlNassr_EN 🇵🇹🌟 #yallaRSL #RoshnSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/7cnw1J1xLo

— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) September 16, 2023

However, it was the Brazilian winger's goal that flew into the top corner that will steal all the headlines and secured the 3-1 win.

A wonder goal from @talisca_aa 💪🎯 #yallaRSL #RoshnSaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/wbd5VdGJ3r
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) September 16, 2023

WHAT NEXT? Ronaldo and Al-Nassr will open their AFC Champions League campaign against Iranian side Persepolis away in Tehran next, before a big league game against Al-Ahli - another one of Saudi Arabia's free-spending teams - next weekend.

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