Despite Medical Scare, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Teammate Does the Unthinkable in Big Saudi Pro League Win Over Al Ahli

Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr got back to winning ways in their last match against Al Ahli. In what was a high-scoring and intense match Al Nassr eventually won 4-3 on the night. Braces from both Cristiano Ronaldo and Talisca gave Al Nassr the 3 points, after Al Ahli almost mounted a comeback. However, one particular player played through sickness, something which was definitely unexpected.

Al Nassr’s Otavio Monteiro or simply Otavio, was actually ill with high fever but still managed to play on the pitch for more time than advised, despite his illness. This was rather brave and unexpected; something even the media and Al Nassr’s fans saluted.

Al Nassr’s Otavio plays through illness and high fever vs. Al Ahli

Ahead of the game against Al Ahli, doctors advised Otavio to only play for 60 minutes or less. However, the Portuguese attacking midfielder defied the odds and his doctors and ended up staying on the pitch for over 80 minutes. This was a remarkable feat and one that drew plaudits from the Saudi media and the Al Nassr fans.

As this tweet on X, while applauding Otavio’s feat reads: “The doctor only allowed Otavio to participate for 60 minutes. He spent two days and this third day he suffered from a high temperature. He was hard on himself and insisted on playing more. He participated for more than 80 minutes (extra time for the first half ) .. knowing that he did not practice any exercises after the Persepolis match). Big salute @otaviomonteiroo.”

Otavio has been a vital cog in this Al Nassr side. The Portuguese player has also scored 1 goal in 5 appearances for Al Nassr. This comes on the back of scoring 1 goal for Portugal in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers as well.

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However, in spite of being ill, Otavio was involved in the opening goal scored by Cristiano Ronaldo against Al Ahli.

Otavio is involved in the opener as Cristiano Ronaldo nets a brace against Al Ahli to give Al Nassr the win

The first goal of the game came early in the game in the 3rd minute. Otavio climbed highest in midfield to pounce on the ball to somehow head it into the path of Sadio Mane.

The former Liverpool and Bayern Munich forward then laid the ball into the path of Cristiano Ronaldo who finished decisively with his left foot. This was despite the goal being hidden from sight under the smoke from the pyrotechnics inside the stadium.

Ronaldo then scored another in the 52nd minute again with his weaker foot, to shoot past Al Ahli goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after a swift turn just outside the box. Talisca’s brace also helped Al Nassr score 4 on the night as CR7’s team finished the game winning 4-3. Al Nassr are now 5th in the SPL table with 15 points from 7 games, and will surely look to continue their good run of form.

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