Saudi League 19 rounds: Riyadh won a counterattack, Ronaldo scored 4 goals alone, and scored 21 goals in 5 consecutive wins.
In the early morning of December 27, a fierce matchup in the 19th round of the 2023-24 Saudi League was staged, and Riyadh Victory faced Buraidah Cooperation away. The game was a big game, eventually winning 4-1 to make it five wins in a row, while Cristiano Ronaldo's four goals put him in the top scorer charts, three goals ahead of second place.
In the first half of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and Ronaldo showed an early threat, but his low shot was easily confiscated by the opposing goalkeeper. In the 11th minute, Buraidah was awarded a penalty and Elmahdivi's spot-kick was saved, but his follow-up effort broke the deadlock and opened the scoring. However, Riyadh Victory fought back quickly when Brozovic slotted home and then Laporte's header turned the lead back to end the first half 2-1.
In the second half, Riyadh Victory continued to maintain the offensive. In the 50th minute, Otavio scored with a low shot to extend the lead, but Ronaldo finally broke through the opponent's goal in the 71st minute and scored with a header. In the end, Riyadh won 4-1 against the opponent, won 5 consecutive victories, and scored 21 goals in 5 games.
The victory brought Riyadh Victory to a fifth straight win in all competitions while securing a leading position in the Saudi league. Cristiano Ronaldo's performance was particularly eye-catching, not only creating a threat in attack, but also scoring decisive goals for his team at crucial moments.
At the start of the game, Cristiano Ronaldo showed excellent shooting skills on the edge of the penalty area, although he lacked a little power to find the back of the net. But as the game progressed, he found his way to the occasion and sealed the win with a header in the 71st minute.
Riyadh Victory's top scorer, Cristiano Ronaldo, once again proved his absolute quality in this game, not only threatening the opposition goal frequently, but also showing excellent header ability and team spirit. In the game, he created a number of chances for his team-mates, and eventually made a contribution at crucial moments, successfully reaching the top of the scorer charts, a full three goals ahead of his pursuer Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Riyadh Victory coach Ricardo Castro adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Mane, Otavio, Talisca and Brozovic all on the field, and the strong attacking firepower boosted the team's counterattack.
Throughout the game, the players of both sides fought fiercely and competed, but Riyadh Victory, with its excellent overall performance and Ronaldo's individual ability, finally achieved a counterattack and defeated Buraidah cooperation. The victory not only cemented Riyadh Victory's leading position in the Saudi league, but also boosted the team's morale and laid a solid foundation for the title race.
In the next match, Riyadh Victory will go all out and continue to attack the Saudi league title in order to keep their championship hopes alive. Fans are looking forward to Cristiano Ronaldo and the entire Riyadh Victory team continuing to show excellent performances in the upcoming matches to bring more victories and joy to the team.
Overall, this match was not only a crucial victory, but also a solo performance for Ronaldo in the new season. His brilliance earned the team a crucial three points, while also keeping him at the top of the scorers' charts. Riyadh Victory have been impressive this season and fans have every reason to expect their continued success in the upcoming fixtures.