Kalidou Koulibaly overshadowed Cristiano Ronaldo, and the peerless defender helped Al Hilal to victo

Mondo Sports Updated on 2024-01-19

Defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who hails from Senegal and Al Hilal, showed his skills against Al Nasr and managed to leave Cristiano Ronaldo behind with a beautiful dribble. Throughout the match, Kalidou Koulibaly managed to limit the play of the famous Portuguese player, who won five Ballon d'Or. In this victory at Avar Park, Al Hilal dominated all the time, leading Najid's knights by seven points.

Both sides failed to find the back of the net in the first half and the game was at one point. However, in the second half, Al Hilal's performance improved and ultimately secured the victory. On 64 minutes, Sergei Milinkovic-Savic scored with a header from Said Abdulhamid's cross.

Two minutes before the end of the game, Aleksandar Mitrovic headed in with precision, taking advantage of Salim Aldavasari's corner. Mitrovic didn't stop there, just two minutes later he scored his second goal with a brilliant pass from team-mate Milinkovic-Savic. Koulibaly's stellar performance caught the attention on social media, as he masterfully controlled long balls from Al Nasr half and effortlessly dribbled past Cristiano Ronaldo, making it impossible for him to make an impact on the game. The win not only showcased Al Hilal's dominance, but also highlighted Kalidou Koulibaly's excellent defensive skills and composure on the pitch. With the victory, Al Hilal came one step closer to winning the league title, while Kalidou Koulibaly earned a reputation for his outstanding performances against one of the greatest footballers in history.

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