Ighalo 2-0 Ronaldo: Super Eagles star outshines five-time Ballon d'Or winner in epic Saudi clash

Nigeria's Odion Ighalo totally eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo as Al-Hilal beat Al- Nassr 2-0 in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday, April 18.

Two Ighalo goals from the spot secured the maximum three points for the Saudi champions.

Also, the former Manchester United striker took his goal tally in the league to 18 goals, 7 more than Ronaldo who has managed 11 in the campaign.

The defeat dents Cristiano Ronaldo's hope of winning the league title with Al-Nassr in his first season.

Al Ittihad currently sit at the zenith of the league log with 56 points, 3 points ahead of Ronaldo's Al Nassr plus a game in hand.

Ighalo's Al-Hilal are in fourth place with 49 points.

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