Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr training free-kick 2024Getty/Al-Nassr

VIDEO: No saving those! Cristiano Ronaldo fires 25-yard free-kick into top corner as Sadio Mane also gets his shooting boots on ahead of Al-Nassr returning to Saudi Pro League action

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  • Portuguese icon remains prolific
  • No slowing down at 39 years of age
  • Taking in domestic & continental action
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The Saudi Pro League outfit will, after booking their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League, be back in domestic action on Sunday when taking in a trip to Al-Shabab. A star-studded squad has been put through its paces ahead of that game.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Al-Nassr placed plenty of emphasis on shooting practice in their final warm-up session, with Ronaldo and Co given a chance to get their eye in ahead of competitive action. Ronaldo looked lively in passing and fitness routines, before crashing a long-range free-kick into the top corner when setting his sights on the target.

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    DID YOU KNOW?

    Ex-Liverpool star Mane also found the back of the net during a productive shooting drill. The Senegal international has been catching the eye alongside Ronaldo in the Middle East, with head coach Luis Castro having plenty of world-class talent at his disposal.

  • WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO & AL-NASSR?

    Al-Nassr will be looking to Mane and Ronaldo for inspiration once again in their latest outing, with their Ballon d’Or-winning Portuguese icon having found the target on 33 occasions this season through 34 appearances – with the all-time great still going strong at 39 years of age.

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