Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr were crushed 4-1 by defending Saudi League Champions Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup.
Ronaldo gave Al Nassr the lead in the 44th minute, going into the break with a 1-0 lead.
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The second 45 minutes belonged to Al Hilal who equalized through Serbian midfielder Sergej Milenkovic-Savic.Β Aleksander Mitrovic banged a brace before Brazilian winger Malcolm scored the fourth.
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The Saudi Pro League officially begins on the 22nd of August when Al-Tawooun face Al-Feiha before Al-Nassr and Ronaldo kickoff their season when they host Al-Raed.
Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad will travel to Al-Kholood before Neymar Jr’s Al Hilal battle Al Akhdoud on Saturday.
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