Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Al-Nassr to Dominant 4-1 Victory Over Yokohama F. Marinos | AFC Champions League Quarterfinals

Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr beats Yokohama F. Marinos 4-1 in the AFC Champions League quarterfinals. Read full match highlights and analysis.

Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved why he is one of the greatest footballers of all time. On April 26, 2025, Ronaldo played a key role in Al-Nassr’s powerful 4-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos in the AFC Champions League Elite Quarterfinals. With this win, Al-Nassr has secured a place in the semifinals, keeping their dream of continental glory alive.

A Strong Start for Al-Nassr

From the beginning, Al-Nassr showed clear intentions of dominating the match. Despite playing away at the Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Japan, the Saudi side looked confident and aggressive.

In the 27th minute, Jhon Durán opened the scoring for Al-Nassr. A mistake by the Yokohama defense allowed Durán to find the net with a composed finish. The goal gave Al-Nassr the early momentum they needed.

Just four minutes later, in the 31st minute, Sadio Mané added the second goal. After a quick counterattack initiated by Otávio, Mané made no mistake, slotting the ball home and doubling the lead. Yokohama’s defense simply had no answers for Al-Nassr’s fast transitions.

Ronaldo Makes His Mark

Then came the moment fans were waiting for. In the 38th minute, Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al-Nassr’s third goal. A poor clearance from Yokohama’s goalkeeper landed perfectly for Ronaldo, who volleyed the ball into the back of the net. It was a classic Ronaldo finish — calm, powerful, and precise.

This goal was Ronaldo’s eighth in the tournament, underlining his importance to Al-Nassr’s campaign. Even at 40 years old, the Portuguese legend continues to deliver on the big stage.

Second Half: Al-Nassr Seals the Win

The second half started just like the first — with an Al-Nassr goal. In the 49th minute, Jhon Durán scored his second of the night, making it 4-0. His powerful header off a corner left the Yokohama goalkeeper helpless.

Yokohama did manage a consolation goal in the 53rd minute through Kota Watanabe, but it was too little, too late. Their situation worsened when Watanabe was shown a second yellow card in the 73rd minute, forcing Yokohama to play the final minutes with 10 men.

Al-Nassr controlled the rest of the game comfortably, maintaining possession and creating more chances without needing to push hard.

Ronaldo’s Leadership Shines

Beyond his goal, Ronaldo’s presence was felt all over the pitch. His leadership, work rate, and experience helped organize the team and inspire younger players like Durán and Otávio. Every time Yokohama tried to fight back, Ronaldo calmed the game and kept Al-Nassr moving forward.

What’s Next for Al-Nassr?

With this 4-1 victory, Al-Nassr advances to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the match between Al-Sadd and Kawasaki Frontale. The semifinal will be played on April 30, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Al-Nassr fans are hopeful that with Ronaldo leading the way, this could finally be their year to lift the AFC Champions League trophy.

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