Not Cristiano Ronaldo, But Talisca Leads Luis Castro In Making History at Al Nassr

Al Nassr has been on a sensational run in the AFC Champions League. Following his arrival at the Saudi Arabian club this season, manager Luis Castro has done a fantastic job with the side. While fans may think Cristiano Ronaldo has been the leading force behind the team’s success across competitions, the credit for the AFC Champions League goes to someone else. Brazilian star Talisca has been on fire in the tournament as he has helped the manager make history during his stint with the club.

Talisca has been on top of his game for Al Nassr this season. The Brazilian has been the team’s top scorer in the AFC Champions League. With the player leading the charge, the Saudi side has firmly established their lead during the group stages on top of their table.

Talisca leads the charge as Luis Castro makes history!

Al Nassr manager Luis Castro has made history being at the helm of the Saudi Arabian club. During the ongoing season, Castro became the first Al Nassr manager who got the team to reach fourteen points in the AC Champions League. Al Nassr emerged unbeaten following their six games as they bagged four wins, while two games ended in a draw.

While fans expected Cristiano Ronaldo to be the manager’s ultimate weapon, Brazilian star Talisca has emerged as the team’s hero in the tournament. Following the six games, the Brazilian has emerged as the leading scorer in the tournament, finding the back of the net eight times.

With Talisca handling the responsibilities in the AFC Champions League, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be the guiding light for the team in the Saudi Pro League. However, Cristiano and his men faced a rough loss in their last game as they were battered 3-0 by Al Hilal.

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr gets bullied by Aleksandar Mitrovic

Al Nassr had a day to forget in their last outing in the Saudi Pro League against table-toppers Al Hilal. While fans might have expected a tough fight between the two sides, Al Hilal blew Al Nassr out of the water throughout the contest. Aleksandar Mitrovic was the star of the show for his side as he bagged a brace in the game to help his side bag the win.

READ MORE: “I’m Not a Fan” – Angry Al Nassr Coach Responds to Dropping Cristiano Ronaldo vs FC Istiklol

The former Premier League star was just unstoppable throughout the contest as he tore through Al Nassr’s defense. With his outstanding performance, Mitrovic has thirteen goals and is just two goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot. Do you think Talisca made an impact more than CR7?

WATCH THIS STORY: Cristiano Jr’s Insane Training Schedule