“Rooney, you got this?”, “Messi fans can’t relate” - Fans react after watching Cristiano Ronaldo score stunning goal to complete 4-1 win for Al-Nassr

Fans drew comparisons with Lionel Messi after Cristiano Ronaldo's sumptuous strike helped Al-Nassr to a 4-1 Saudi Pro League home win over Al-Khaleej on Sunday (November 23).

Jorge Jesus' side ran riot at Al-Awwal Park, opening the scoring through Joao Felix six minutes before half-time before Wesley doubled their advantage three minutes later.

Murad Al-Hawsawi reduced arrears for the visitors two minutes after the break, but Sadio Mane restored Al-Alami's two-goal lead 13 minutes from time. There was still time for Ronaldo to roll back the years with an acrobatic finish to make it nine wins out of nine deep in stoppage time for the runaway Pro League leaders.

One fan simply tweeted:

"Rooney, you got this!""

There were ecstatic reactions from other fans, who marvelled Ronaldo's ability to conjure such magical moments despite turning 40 earlier this year.

One wrote:

"That's the GOAT. Messi fans can't relate."

Following the victory, Ronaldo and Co. are four points clear of second-placed Al-Hilal, the only other unbeaten side in the Saudi top division after nine matches.

Meanwhile, Messi's Inter Miami are preparing for a MLS Conference semi-final at Cincinnati later on Sunday after finishing a point behind Philadelphia in the regular season.

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How have Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi fared this season?

Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Lionel Messi

Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have had decent starts to the season. Ronaldo has struck 11 times and provided two assists in 11 outings across competitions.

That includes 10 strikes in the Saudi Pro League, one less than his teammate and compatriot Joao Felix, who's also the league top-scorer. Ronaldo's other goal this campaign came in the Saudi Super Cup, where Jesus' side lost on penalties to Al-Ahli on penalties, prolonging the Portuguese's quest to end his near three-decade competitive title drought with the Knights of Najd.

Meanwhile, Messi is in the midst of a superb campaign with the Herons, scoring 42 times and providing 20 assists in 46 games across competitions. With 29 strikes (and 16 assists) in MLS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner is the competition's top goalscorer and assist-provider this season.

Edited by Bhargav