Demiral Reflects on Juventus Bond with Ronaldo After Al-Ahli Victory
January 4, 2026338 AufrufeLesezeit: 2 Minuten
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Turkish defender Merih Demiral, currently with Al-Ahli Saudi Arabia, sent a heartfelt message to Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, after their teams faced off in the Saudi Pro League.
In a thrilling match during the thirteenth round, Al-Nassr suffered its first defeat of the season, losing 3-2 to Al-Ahli at Al-Inma Stadium.
Match Details
Al-Ahli started strong, taking an early lead with two goals from Ivan Toney in the 7th and 20th minutes. Al-Nassr responded with two equalizers from Abdulilah Al-Amri in the 31st and 44th minutes.
In the second half, Demiral made a crucial impact, scoring the winning goal for Al-Ahli in the 55th minute.
Implications of the Result
This loss leaves Al-Nassr with 31 points, putting them at risk of losing their top position if Al-Hilal wins their next match, while Al-Ahli rises to 25 points, securing fourth place in the standings.
A Message Beyond the Match
After the game, Demiral posted two images on his Instagram account, featuring him embracing Ronaldo, with the caption "Brothers since 2019," referencing their connection during their time together at Juventus.
Demiral joined Juventus in 2019 after impressing at Sassuolo and played alongside Ronaldo until 2021, winning several titles, including Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Italian Supercup, before continuing his career at Atalanta and subsequently Al-Ahli.
