Mumbai, April 27: Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr to a 4-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite. The 40-year-old scored his eighth goal of the tournament during a dominant first half performance in Jeddah, which is hosting all of the games in the tournament from the quarterfinal stage to the final on May 3. In Wednesday's semifinal, Al-Nassr will take on Al-Sadd of Qatar or Kawasaki Frontale of Japan, who meet on Sunday. Damac 2-3 Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2024슬롯사이트�25: Sultan Al-Ghannam's Stoppage Time Strike Helps Stefano Pioli's Side Earn Three Points.

Jhon Duran, signed for over $100 million from Aston Villa in January, opened the scoring from close range. Four minutes later, Sadio Mane doubled Al-Nassr's lead, the former Liverpool forward firing home a fierce low shot from the left of the area.

There was still time before the break for Ronaldo to give Al-Nassr, looking for a first ever continental title, one foot in the last four. Goalkeeper Park Il-kyu spilled a shot from Marcelo Brozovic and Ronaldo, from close range, was on hand to score his 33rd goal of the season in all competitions.

Duran scored his second and Al-Nassr's fourth four minutes after the break, and Anderson Lopes grabbed a consolation for the five-time Japanese champion. Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League rival Al-Ahli defeated Buriram United of Thailand 3-0.

The damage was done early. After just four minutes, former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez scored with a low shot from the right side of the area after Buriram failed to clear. Two minutes later, Brazilian winger Galeno made it 2-0 and Roberto Firmino finished off. Al-Ahli, a two-time finalist, will take on Al-Hilal, the four-time champion, in an all-Saudi semifinal on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo Rested and Refocused Ahead of Asian Champions League Elite 2024슬롯사이트�25 Quarterfinals Against Yokohama F Marinos.

On Friday, Al-Hilal thrashed Gwangju 7-0 with all seven coming from different scorers. After Al-Hilal's relatively poor run of form domestically, coach Jorge Jesus was delighted with the result and performance. "We've been under pressure in the Saudi Pro League, and the players have shown great focus despite that,슬롯사이트� Jesus said.

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