Al-Nassr manager Ange Postecoglou has explained his decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo at half-time during his side’s dramatic comeback victory over Al-Ettifaq.
Ronaldo, 41, made his first start since the World Cup but was taken off at the break with Al-Nassr trailing 2-0 and down to 10 men.
The Portuguese forward appeared frustrated as he left the pitch, spreading his arms in a questioning gesture towards the bench.
However, Postecoglou’s decision ultimately paid off as Al-Nassr staged a remarkable second-half comeback.
Sadio Mane and Abdulelah Al Amri scored within three minutes to bring the defending Saudi Pro League champions level before Mane struck again in added time to complete the 3-2 victory.
