Ronaldo, Messi On Bench As Al-Nassr Beats Inter Miami 6-0

Al-Nassr dominated Inter Miami with a resounding 6-0 victory in a friendly match in Riyadh on Thursday.

SportXparte reports that the encounter was an intriguing one, with both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo absent on the pitch.

Ronaldo was affected by injury, and Messi was put on the bench.

Brazilian player Talisca stole the spotlight with a remarkable hat-trick, scoring three goals within the first 12 minutes of the match to dismantle Inter Miami.

The opening goal came from Otavio, who capitalized on Miami’s loss of possession while attempting to play from the back. Talisca then slid in to convert Al-Nassr’s second goal, once again punishing Miami for conceding possession near their own box.

The highlight of the night came from Aymeric Laporte, who caught Inter Miami goalkeeper Drake Calender off guard with a powerful long-range free-kick from deep inside his own half.

Talisca secured his second goal from the penalty spot shortly after halftime, and Mohammed Maran added to Miami’s misery with a looping header.

Inter Miami clearly felt the effects of their extensive pre-season tour, but the difference in quality between the two teams was also evident.

Talisca completed his hat-trick before Messi made a late appearance on the field.