“Ronaldo Scored Two, but Fans Choose Angelo Gabriel as Man of the Match in Al-Nassr’s Win”

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive brace in Al-Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al-Gharafa in the AFC Champions League, many fans have crowned Angelo Gabriel as their Man of the Match. The game, played on Monday, November 25, at the Al Bayt Stadium, showcased standout performances from both players.

Ronaldo missed a clear chance to open the scoring in the 34th minute but redeemed himself with a clinical finish in the 46th minute. Twelve minutes later, Angelo Gabriel doubled Al-Nassr’s lead with a stunning goal following a powerful midfield run. Ronaldo completed his brace in the 64th minute, slotting the ball into the bottom-right corner. Al-Gharafa’s Joselu managed a consolation goal in the 75th minute, but the visitors secured a well-deserved win.

While Ronaldo’s brace earned him a higher FotMob rating of 9.2 compared to Angelo’s 8.8, fans were captivated by the 19-year-old Brazilian’s all-around contribution. Angelo scored one goal, provided an assist, won nine duels, and created a key chance during the match.

Fans took to social media to voice their support for Angelo:

• “Ronaldo scored 2 but will choose Angelo,” one fan commented.

Ronaldo scored 2 but will choose Angelo

— Nungua Burnaboy (@views09) November 25, 2024

• “Angelo, if we’re being honest,” another tweeted.

Angelo if we're being honest

— GOATAVIO🐐🇵🇹 (@AzadSomail) November 25, 2024

• Others highlighted his Brazilian flair, saying, “Angelo is proving why he is Brazilian, literally.”

Ronaldo’s Match Performance

Ronaldo’s brace brought him another milestone—his 450th goal across competitions since turning 30. Officially named the Man of the Match, the 39-year-old completed 21 passes with a 95% accuracy rate, created two chances, and won three duels. Out of six attempts, he landed four shots on target, converting two but missing two big opportunities.

Ronaldo’s performance has been pivotal for Al-Nassr this season, with 13 goals and three assists in 17 appearances across all competitions. The win moves Al-Nassr to second place in the AFC Champions League West standings with 13 points, trailing Al-Ahli by two.

While Ronaldo’s consistency continues to draw praise, Angelo Gabriel’s rise has given fans another star to rally behind in Al-Nassr’s quest for silverware.