Nassr s Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring his team s second goal during the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup final football match between Saudi Arabia s Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at the King Fahd Stadium in Taif on August 12, 2023. AFP
The five-time Ballon d'Or canceled out in the 74th minute Michael Delgado's opening goal before securing the title with an extra-time header to seal the title and the $6 million prize.
Al-Nassr faced adversity during the match as defender Abdulelah Al-Amri was shown a red card in the 71st minute for dangerous conduct against Al-Hilal's Brazilian midfielder Malcom Oliveira.
Al-Nassr's journey in the Arab Cup began with a strong performance in Group C, finishing in second place.
They then defeated Morocco's Raja Club Athletic 3-1 before clinching a 1-0 victory over Al-Shorta SC of Iraq in the semifinals.
Ronaldo claimed the Golden Boot award with six goals in six games.
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