Kingsley Coman stars as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr reaches AFC Champions League Two final

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Cristiano Ronaldo has helped Al-Nassr crush Qatar’s Al-Ahli 5-1 to reach the Asian Champions League Two final and move within touching distance of a first major trophy since joining the Saudi club in December 2022.

The 41-year-old Portugal superstar played for 78 minutes as French international Kingsley Coman’s hat trick inspired a comeback victory in Asia’s second-tier club tournament.

Al-Ahli had a chance to take the lead after seven minutes but a penalty from former Germany international Julian Draxler was saved by Brazilian goalkeeper Bento.

Al-Nassr faces Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final in Riyadh on May 17.

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