In December 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo made a move to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Despite his impressive performance throughout the season, including setting a new scoring record, Ronaldo was unable to secure a trophy for the team. His only previous piece of silverware with Al-Nassr was last year’s Arab Club Champions Cup win.
The King’s Cup final match between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr saw three red cards and ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time. However, it was Al-Hilal who ultimately clinched the victory in a penalty shootout. Former Manchester United players Ruben Neves and Alex Telles both missed their spot-kicks for Al-Hilal. Ronaldo, on the other hand, successfully converted his penalty. Despite his efforts, Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved their final penalty, allowing Al-Hilal to claim the domestic double.
Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored the opening goal for Al-Hilal in the match. Later in the game, goalkeeper David Ospina was sent off. The game saw additional red cards for Al-Hilal players Ali Al-Bulayhi and Kalidou Koulibaly as they fought for supremacy on the field.
Ronaldo was visibly upset after the defeat and was seen in tears as he left the field. The loss marked a significant disappointment for him as he had been hoping to win another major title with his new team.
In conclusion, despite his impressive performance throughout the season and setting a new scoring record in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo could not secure a trophy for Al-Nassr in his first season with the team. The King’s Cup final match between rivals teams resulted in an intense game that saw three red cards and ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time before being decided by penalties.
It is worth noting that this defeat has affected Ronaldo’s morale as he had been hoping to win another major title with his new team. However, he will have to wait until next season to try again if he wants to add another trophy to his already impressive collection of achievements throughout his career.
