Cristiano Ronaldo netted his ninth goal for Al-Nassr since his move from Manchester United with a stunning free kick to inspire a comeback victory over Abha in the Saudi Pro League.
The three points kept Ronaldo's side second in the table and within one point of table topping Al-Ittihad, who were also winners at the weekend. It looked like Al-Nassr were going to suffer a shock defeat in the closing stages with the visitors one up.
Enter Ronaldo. He let loose with a free kick from more than 35 yards and his powerful effort flew through the wall and underneath the desperate dive of Devis Epassy. The 38-year-old's goal was his first from a direct free-kick since managing one in a 3-2 victory for United against Norwich City 11 months ago, a game in which he netted a hattrick.
READ MORE: Facundo Pellistri and Raphael Varane start as Man United fans name XI they want to see vs Fulham
The Portugal international has now scored 59 career free-kick goals and has only failed to score in such situations in two of the last 21 calendar years. Here is how supporters have reacted to the news of his latest touch of quality.
@marioo3s: "That Ronaldo free kick gave me flashbacks."
@sleepyjackk: "Nobody is better than Ronaldo at free-kicks."
@MadridPreeti: "Cristiano Ronaldo from 35+ yards out, rolling back the years, what a free-kick."
@MrFilipeOrlando: "Ronaldo is top five free-kick takers in the history of football and there's nothing you can do about it."
@mercyl4s: "I'm still not over that Ronaldo free-kick."
@MikaelMadrista: "Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest free-kick taker of all time."
@RmaOzil23: "Finished Cristiano Ronaldo still bagging a free-kick from 35 yards at age 38. We are not done yet."
@ProudFede: "When most of the footballers are already enjoying their retirement at their homes, this man Cristiano Ronaldo, 38 years old, scoring free kicks like a 20 year old."
@AlexHavertz: "Cristiano Ronaldo from 35+ yards put, rolling back the years, what a free-kick."
READ NEXT:
