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Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr Cut Gap to Al Hilal in Saudi Pro League Title Race
Al Nassr won their third straight Saudi Pro League match with a 1-0 own goal, reducing the gap to leaders Al Hilal to five points, league reports confirm.
- On Monday, Al Nassr beat Al Taawoun 1-0 at Al-Awwal Park via an own goal by Mohammed Al Dossari, marking their third consecutive Saudi Pro League win.
- Sadio Mané returned after AFCON and provided the cross leading to the own goal, while Al Hilal were held to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, opening a chance in the title race.
- An early VAR check wiped out a Mohamed Simakan header, while Cristiano Ronaldo struck the crossbar and Al Taawoun goalkeeper Mailson made key saves as Sadio Mané hit the post.
- The win lifted Al Nassr into second place above Al Ahli and left leaders Al Hilal five points clear, as Cristiano Ronaldo did not score but Nassr claimed vital points.
- On Wednesday, Al Hilal travel to Dammam to face Al Qadsiah under Brendan Rodgers, while Al Ittihad's 2-1 win and Al Hazem's comeback keep the league fluid.
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Former Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane, has vowed to win the Saudi Pro League with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr this season. He said that Al-Nassr are focused on winning the Saudi League this season. He admitted they are behind Al-Hilal in the competition, but he said they will keep trying until the season is over. Mane came back after winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, helping Al-Nassr beat Al-Taawoun 1-0 on Monday. Mohammed Al Doss…
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After the defeat of leader Al Hilal, Al Nassr was a third winner followed by an autogolo on the return of Sadio Mané to the team. Ronaldo made sure that he had a broken throat but remained in white (1-0).
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Center, 43% Right
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- 43% of the sources are Center, 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
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C 43%
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