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Cristiano Ronaldo's 916th goal was not enough for Al Nassr against Karim Benzema's Al-Ittihad.
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo faced heartbreak on Friday night as his Al Nassr side fell to a 2-1 defeat against rivals Al Ittihad in a high-stake Saudi Pro League clash.
Despite Ronaldo scoring his 916th career goal, it was Karim Benzema and Steven Bergwijn who shone for Al Ittihad, helping their team extend its lead at the top of the league.
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In a match that paraded the two Real Madrid legends, it was a rather dull affair in the opening 45 minutes.
However, the second half came to life when Benzema opened the scoring for Al Ittihad 10 minutes after the restart.
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But his goal and Ittihad's lead lasted only two minutes before Ronaldo quickly equalised for Al Nassr as he continues to defy his age in front of goal.
Dutchman Bergwijn would ultimately prove to be the match-winner and hero for the hosts, netting the decisive goal that secured all three points for Al Ittihad in added time.
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This victory strengthens Al Ittihad's position at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings, where they have now extended their record to an impressive 11 successive wins and one defeat in 13 matches to stay top with 36 points.
In contrast, Al Nassr's inconsistent form continues to haunt them as they remain fourth on the table with 25 points from 13 games.
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The match was keenly contested and showed the rivalry between these two powerhouses in Saudi football with heated clashes between the players, especially in the second half.
With both teams featuring high-profile players and a passionate fanbase, this encounter further displayed the excitement surrounding the ever-improving league.
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