Ronaldo wins🏆 Arab Club Champions Cup Title with two goals⚽ in the final!
On Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo secured his first victory with Al Nassr and also helped the team secure their maiden Arab Club Champions Cup title by scoring two goals in a thrilling 2-1 extra-time triumph against fellow Saudi rival Al Hilal.
Raja CA were the defending champions, having won their second title in the previous season 2019-2020 but they lost 3–1 in the quarter-finals to Al-Nassr.
Al Nassr, who ended the match with one player less, had several opportunities to score in the initial period. However, their new season signings
- Sadio Mane
- Seko Fofana
- Marcelo Brozovic
All were unable to find the back of the net due to Mohammed Alowais' impressive saves. Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic milestone by securing his first trophy with Al Nassr.
Prize distribution among top teams:
The Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 has a total prize money of $10 million.
| Winners | $6,000,000 |
| Runners-up | $2,500,000 |
| Semi-finalists | $200,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | $150,000 |
| Group stage | $100,000 |
| Qualifying rounds | $20,000 |
ABOUT LAST SEASON:
Ronaldo's transfer to Al Nassr didn't result in him winning any titles last season. Although his team, Al Nassr, came second in the Saudi Pro League, the 38-year-old managed to shine with an impressive tally of six goals, making him the tournament's leading scorer.
King Salman Club Cup:
The 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, known as the 2023 King Salman Club Cup, was held in Saudi Arabia, the home country of Salman. The tournament features leading Arab clubs from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. The Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 has a total prize money of $10 million, the winner will be awarded a prize money of $6 million.
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