In Saudi Arabia, Al-Nassr started their season in mixed tones, held to a draw on their home turf by Al-Raed (1-1), despite the presence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mané on the pitch.
A few days after being heavily beaten in the Super Cup final by Al-Hilal (1-4), Luis Castro’s men had a frustrating start to the Championship.
Aligned on the left side of the attack by Luis Castro, despite the rumors of a departure to Al-Ittihad that continue to circulate, Sadio Mané clearly showed himself to be up to the task. Right in his choices, the 32-year-old Senegalese striker was both impactful and inspired to serve his partners. It was also he who delivered a superb cross towards Cristiano Ronaldo’s head for Al-Nassr’s opening goal in the 34th minute of play.
Returning to the locker room with the advantage, the Al-Nassr players were quickly doused upon resumption. Far from his form for a few matches, the Spanish international defender Aymeric Laporte conceded a stupid penalty on Mouhamed Fouzair, who took justice into his own hands (1-1, 49th). The rest, Al-Nassr multiplied the chances but the Al-Raed goalkeeper Mshari Sanyoor repelled everything, even if CR7 was denied a double in the 79th.
Despite two average matches in the Saudi Super Cup, Sadio Mané has been retained on the left flank of the Al Nassr attack which hosts Al Raed this evening (6 p.m. GMT) for the first match of the Saudi Pro League.
Sadio Mané provided Cristiano Ronaldo with his first assist in the league on Thursday during the match between Al Nassr and Al Raed.
Follow ici the video of sadio Mané’s assist for Cristiano Ronaldo:
