Al Hilal Edges Out Al Nassr: Ronaldo's Goal Drought Continues

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Al Hilal Edges Out Al Nassr: Ronaldo's Goal Drought Continues

The Saudi Pro League's biggest rivalry, the "Riyadh Derby," lived up to its hype, but not in the way many expected. Al Hilal, the reigning champions, fought tooth and nail to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr. This win extends Al Hilal's lead at the top of the table, while Ronaldo's goal drought continues to be a hot topic.

The game was a tense affair from the get-go, with both teams throwing everything they had at each other. Al Hilal opened the scoring early on with a goal from Michael, leaving Al Nassr to chase the game. The second half saw the game really heat up. Al Nassr, with Ronaldo leading the charge, threw everything at Al Hilal. However, they couldn't find the back of the net. And to make matters worse, Al Hilal doubled their lead through Salem Al Dawsari, a player who's been nothing short of incredible this season.

Despite the loss, Al Nassr did manage to pull one back through a penalty by Anderson Talisca, making for a nervy final ten minutes. However, it was too little too late. Al Hilal held on for a precious victory. This game was a reminder of just how tough the Saudi Pro League can be, even for a team with Ronaldo's star power.

Now, it's time for Ronaldo to break this goal drought. He's been creating chances, sure, but the goals just haven't been coming. The pressure is mounting, and everyone's waiting to see if the "GOAT" can deliver. The real test for both teams comes next week when they face off again in the King Cup of Champions, and this time, Ronaldo will be hoping to shake off the rust and lead Al Nassr to victory.