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Lose to the Spanish Second Division team, Ronaldo shines in the field, regrets he scores twice but fails to save his master

2:46am, 12 August 2025【Football】

Saudi team Riyadh won the victory in a friendly match to defeat Almeria, the Spanish Second Division team, 2-3. Although Ronaldo scored twice in the game, the team still failed to avoid losing. The

competition is held at the Mediterranean Sports Games Stadium. In the first half, the 40-year-old Portuguese superstar scored two goals in the 17th and 39th minutes, helping Riyadh win with a 2-1 lead. However, Almeria player Embarba equalized the score in the 43rd minute, and both sides entered the break with 2:2.

At the beginning of the second half, Ronaldo was substituted and rested, and after that, Riyadh won and failed to score again. Embarba won another goal in the second half and eventually helped Almeria reverse the victory 3-2.

Although the team lost, Ronaldo's goal status is still hot. These two goals have caused his recent goals to rise rapidly. Just earlier this week, he scored a hat-trick in a friendly against Portuguese side Rio Avi. The Portuguese superstar has scored 8 goals in the last five games, showing amazing efficiency.

The new season is about to begin, and the 40-year-old Ronaldo is still the most trusted offensive core on the victory front of Riyadh. He is working hard to maintain his best form and fully prepare for his journey with the Portuguese national team in the 2026 World Cup.

Next, Riyadh victory will usher in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup on August 19, with the opponent being Jeddah United. By then, Ronaldo is expected to score his 100th goal for the club. In addition, he has every chance to compete for the league Golden Boot Award in the new season and continue his legendary career.