Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate Salem Al-Najdi stunned himself while celebrating the Portuguese’s winning goal for Al-Nassr against Al Rayyan.
The Saudi Pro League side were competing in the AFC Champions League against Qatari opposition. Al-Nassr’s iconic captain once again took over in a moment of need, with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo scoring the decisive goal in a 2-1 win.
Ronaldo’s goal was recorded in the 76th minute, with Al-Najdi on the bench at the time, having been forced off the field due to an ankle injury in the first half . According to Al-Riyadhiyah, the 21-year-old full-back jumped from his seat when he saw the ball hit the net.
Al-Najdi reportedly hit his head on the roof of the shelter, causing him to lose consciousness for a few minutes. The match was interrupted and Al-Nassr medical staff took the defender back to the locker room for treatment. It was determined that no hospital visit was necessary.
Al-Najdi left the stadium on foot at the end of the match. Coach Stefano Pioli told reporters: “The player suffered from high blood pressure and we will closely monitor what happens to him. » Al-Nassr, with Ronaldo in the mix, will be back in action on Saturday when they host Al-Orobah.
