Ronaldo helps Al-Nassr into King Salman Club Cup quarters, Al-Shabab progress

RIYADH: Saudi clubs Al-Shabab and Al-Nassr on Thursday reached the quarterfinals of the King Salman Club Cup.

In Group C, an Ever Banega goal was enough for Al-Shabab in their 1-0 victory over Union Monastirienne of Tunisia, while Cristiano Ronaldo scored late to rescue a point for Al-Nassr in a 1-1 draw with Egyptian giants Zamalek.

The results meant that Al-Shabab topped the group with seven points, followed by their fellow Saudis Al-Nassr on five.

In Group D, Shabab Belouizdad of Algeria drew with Kuwait SC, while Emirati side Al-Wahda went down 1-0 to Morocco’s Raja.

The Emirati and Moroccan clubs were already assured of a spot in the last eight of the competition.

The quarterfinals get started on Saturday with an all-Saudi clash between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, while Qataris Al-Sadd take on Iraqi club Al-Shorta.

On Sunday, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shabab will take on Al-Wahda from the UAE, while Raja’s reward for their win is a battle with Ronaldo and Al-Nassr in Abha.