On that crucial match day, the 14th round of the Saudi League officially kicked off. Al Nassr FC eagerly awaited their home fixture against Al Kawkab. Al Kawkab is not a well-known name in Saudi football and has performed poorly in recent matches, with only 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games. They are currently hovering at the bottom of the league table, ranked fifth from the bottom, just 3 points above the relegation zone, facing a severe situation. Looking back at the two teams' previous encounters, they have only met twice, with Al Nassr emerging victorious on both occasions. Cristiano Ronaldo was particularly outstanding, scoring 3 goals over the two legs, making the opponents wary. In this match-up, Al Nassr deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to control the rhythm of the game. A host of foreign players led by Ronaldo started the game, with the team boasting star-studded names such as Mane, Angelino, and Otavio. The defense was anchored by Laporte and Simakan, while Bento guarded the goal. Unfortunately, Brozovic and Talisca were unable to make the squad. As soon as the whistle blew to start the match, Al Nassr seemed to be still asleep, performing extremely lowly with frequent passing errors. As a result, they were suppressed by Al Kawkab. Just six minutes into the game, a crisis arose. Otavio made a fatal mistake in the backfield, allowing the ball to be intercepted by the opponent. Petros quickly sent a through pass, and Basogog, who received the ball on the right side of…

In the 14th round of the Saudi League, Al Nassr secured a 3-1 comeback victory over Al Kawkab at home. At first glance, this match seemed to be a heroic stage for Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane, with a penalty kick, a series of assists, and goals that were enough to get the blood pumping. However, if we look beyond the excitement of the game, was this victory as perfect as the score suggests? The initial setback of conceding a goal and the reliance on individual star power may have masked deeper issues within the team. Speaking of this match, Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly one of the biggest focal points. He continued to write his legend with a steady penalty kick, once again刷新ing his career statistics: 60 goals in 60 Saudi League matches, 782 club goals in his career, and a total of 917 goals. Just these numbers alone are enough to make people marvel: Ronaldo's career is like having a cheat code. Especially considering his age—38 years old—at this stage, he can still maintain such a competitive state, which is truly astonishing. This penalty kick not only equalized the score for the team but also reaffirmed his status as the undisputed spiritual leader of Al Nassr. What's even more interesting is that Ronaldo's career has another feature that commands respect—the ability to score in 24 consecutive calendar years. From 2001 to 2024, he has managed to leave his mark on the field every year, a level of consistency that is rare in professional football. If you're a seasoned fan,…

After the end of the 2022 season, Liverpool made a decision that sparked extensive discussion and demonstrated strategic foresight at the time - to let go of Mane and instead firmly choose to renew their contract with Salah. It is worth noting that after the African Cup of Nations and Ramadan that season, Salah did not maintain his heroic performance from the first half of the year, and it was precisely thanks to Mane that the team could compete for titles in both the Champions League and the Premier League. Now, as time has passed, the correctness of this decision has been proven to be incredibly clear. Salah, the Egyptian star, has consistently shown his superior dominance in the two seasons following his renewal. In the 2022-23 season, Salah played 38 times in the Premier League for Liverpool, scoring 19 goals and providing 12 assists. In the 2023-24 season, Salah played 44 times in various competitions for Liverpool, scoring 25 goals and providing 14 assists. His goal-scoring methods are diverse and varied, whether it's long-range shots, poaching, or dribbling breakthroughs followed by shots, all of which make him difficult for opponents to defend against. His speed, technique, and sense of smell in front of the goal remain at the level of the world's top forwards, playing an indispensable role in the team's offensive system. On the other hand, Mane, after transferring to Bayern Munich, did not achieve the expected development. In his first season with Bayern Munich (2022-2023), he played 38 times but only scored 12 goals. Moreover, Mane, who…