Al-Nasr Saudi Arabia vs Benfica: Ronaldo and Di Maria Clash in Pre-season Friendly

2023-07-20 23:13:10

Al-Nasr Saudi Arabia suffered a major defeat, 1-4, by its Portuguese counterpart, Benfica, in a friendly match, on Thursday, as part of the two teams’ preparations for the new football season 202.

The match witnessed the participation of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo from the start until regarding 5 minutes before the end of the match, while Argentine Angel Di Maria also participated in his first appearance with Benfica from Juventus, following returning to the team following 13 years.

Benfica finished the first half, beating Al-Nasr (3-1), following the red team advanced with a first goal through its returning star, Di Maria, with great skill in the 23rd minute, according to the “Koora” website.

The events of the first half witnessed an exciting incident shortly before its end, when the Argentine wing skillfully received a long ball in the middle of the field, then raised it above Ronaldo’s head and then controlled it from the other side in a beautiful game, which the “Madeira missile” did not allow to be completed.

Ronaldo immediately resorted to pushing Di Maria to the ground, committing a foul.

And according to what was reported by the “Daily Mail” website, Ronaldo maintains a lukewarm relationship with Benfica due to his launch with his old rivals Sporting Lisbon, and Ronaldo recently refused to comment on the transfer of Di Maria in particular to the ranks of Benfica.

In the second half, Benfica succeeded in scoring a fourth goal in the 68th minute through the Danish Andres Schildrup.

Al-Nasr coach Luis Castro replaced his star, Ronaldo, in the 84th minute, amidst a huge salute from the large fans present.

This loss is the second in a row for the victory in its preparation camp in Portugal, following losing in the previous match from Celta Vigo (5-0).

Al-Nasr, nicknamed Al-Alamy, came out empty-handed last season, despite the recruitment of Ronaldo from Manchester United in a resounding deal, and perhaps his path to titles will not be easier in the new season following his competitors resorted to strengthening their ranks with a large number of international stars.

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