Cristiano Ronaldo Inches Closer To Trophy As Al Nassr Reach AFC Champions League Two Final

Last Updated:April 23, 2026, 08:02 IST

Kingsley Coman hits hat-trick as Al Nassr beat Al Ahli 5-1 to reach AFC Champions League Two final, Ronaldo plays 78 minutes, Gamba Osaka await in Riyadh.

Cristiano Ronaldo played a key role as Al-Nassr stormed into the final of the AFC Champions League Two with a commanding 5-1 victory over Al-Ahli SC on Wednesday.

The result leaves the Saudi side within touching distance of their first major trophy since Ronaldo’s arrival in December 2022.

CR7 took to social media to celebrate Al-Nassr’s win: “Proud of the team. The final is waiting!"

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Although the Portuguese star featured for 78 minutes without scoring, the night belonged to Kingsley Coman, whose stunning hat-trick powered a dominant comeback. The match began with early drama as Julian Draxler missed a penalty for Al-Ahli, denied by goalkeeper Bento Krepski. The Qatari side still managed to strike first, with Sekou Yansane curling in a low shot.

Al-Nassr responded swiftly. Coman equalised from close range after good work by Angelo Gabriel, before Angelo put his side ahead after linking up with Sadio Mane. Coman struck again just before half-time, capitalising on a defensive error to give his team a comfortable lead at the break.

The French winger completed his hat-trick in the second half, finishing calmly after a precise through ball from Angelo. Substitute Abdullah Al-Hamdan added the fifth goal late on, sealing an emphatic win.

Despite a few missed opportunities, including efforts from Ronaldo and Mane, Al-Nassr remained in complete control throughout the second half. Their attacking cohesion and clinical finishing proved too much for Al-Ahli, who were left to rue their missed chances earlier in the game.

With this victory, Al-Nassr will now face Gamba Osaka in the final in Riyadh next month. Sitting atop the Saudi Pro League as well, the team will head into the decider full of confidence as they aim to cap an impressive campaign with silverware.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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