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VIDEO: 'You are the best' - Lip reader reveals what Cristiano Ronaldo said to himself before scoring trademark free-kick in Al-Nassr rout of Abha

Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr FC

Al-Wehda

<p>Famous for his incredible self-belief, Ronaldo told himself he was both "the best" and that "it was going to be a goal" as he lined up take a free-kick for Al Nassr against Abha earlier in April, according to lip-reader Gustavo Machado. He subsequently smashed home a brilliant strike as his side ran out 8-0 winners.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">CR7 só precisa dele mesmo 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/sTHh14PqTg">pic.twitter.com/sTHh14PqTg</a></p>— Gustavo Machado (@gustavomachadog) <a href="https://twitter.com/gustavomachadog/status/1781331039832478113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>According to Machado, Ronaldo said to himself: "You are the best. You know you're the best and you're going to score. It's going to be a goal, it's going to be a goal. You know it's going to be a goal."</p>

WHAT RONALDO SAID TO HIMSELF

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/explained-why-cristiano-ronaldo-isn-t-playing-for-al-nassr-in-the-saudi-pro-league/bltfaf10bf62c666ad6" target="_self">In the absence of their star man</a>, Sadio Mane inspired Al-Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al Feiha on Friday. However, they are very unlikely to win the Saudi Pro league this season with leaders Al-Hilal nine points clear of them with six games to go. An AFC Champions League spot does look set to be secured though, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-every-performance-graded-saudi-pro-league-2023-24/blt9a0cc37f66036c82" target="_self">as does the golden boot for Ronaldo</a>. Beyond that, the Portuguese captain will look to lead his country to a second European Championship title in what is his record-breaking sixth Euros.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AL NASSR AND RONALDO?

VIDEO: 'You are the best' - Lip reader reveals what Cristiano Ronaldo said to himself before scoring trademark free-kick in Al-Nassr rout of Abha | Goal.com US

A lip reader has revealed the pep talk Cristiano Ronaldo gave himself before firing home a free-kick in Al Nassr&apos;s recent 8-0 rout of Abha.

VIDEO: &apos;You are the best&apos; - Lip reader reveals what Cristiano Ronaldo said to himself before scoring trademark free-kick in Al-Nassr rout of Abha

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