Cristiano Ronaldo's Quest To End Al Nassr Trophy Drought Suffers Major Setback

Silverware continues to evade Cristiano Ronaldo since landing successful Saudi Arabia, pinch a information of 16 exit from nan Saudi King’s Cup becoming nan latest missed opportunity to cod a maiden trophy pinch Al Nassr.

Al Ittihad went into Al Nassr’s location stadium and defeated Ronaldo and co. 2–1 to destruct them from nan title contempt playing nan mostly of nan 2nd half pinch 10 men.

On a nighttime wherever Ronaldo struggled to make an impact, it was his erstwhile Real Madrid teammate, Karim Benzema, who stole nan show. The Frenchman scored nan opener 15 minutes into nan match. The hosts drew level done and Angelo Gabriel strike, but erstwhile Lyon subordinate Houssem Aouar scored nan lucifer victor successful nan twilight of nan first half.

Despite nan man advantage, an attacking statement made up of Ronaldo, Kingsley Coman, João Félix and Sadio Mané was incapable to equine a comeback successful nan 2nd half.

It’s yet different heartbreaking conclusion for Ronaldo astatine Al Nassr. Despite his individual achievements, his tenure successful Saudi continues to beryllium stained by a trophy drought that will scope complete 3 years.

Cristiano Ronaldo has grounded to present a trophy crossed 13 charismatic competitions played for Al Nassr. / Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

Ever since he joined Al Nassr successful nan Saudi Pro League to statesman 2023, nan Portuguese striker has taken portion successful 13 charismatic competitions pinch nan nine failing to lead his nine to glory.

Al Nassr came 2nd successful nan Saudi Pro League successful some 2022–23 and 2023–24, incapable to put an extremity to Al Hilal and Al Ittihad’s reign complete nan league. Last term, Al Nassr settled for a 3rd spot finish.

Ronaldo has competed successful nan Asian Champions League twice, pinch a tally to nan semifinals past play being nan closest he and Al Nassr came to winning nan tournament.

The Portuguese has mislaid each 3 finals he’s reached pinch Al Nassr. The King’s Cup and Saudi Super Cup person been nan root of Ronaldo’s biggest heartbreaks successful Saudi. He mislaid nan 2024 King’s Cup last earlier losing consecutive Saudi Super Cup finals successful 2024 and 2025.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Finals Results With Al Nassr

Ronaldo and Al Nassr did negociate to triumph 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. However, it’s not recognized by FIFA arsenic an charismatic competition.

The Next Trophy Cristiano Ronaldo Can Win With Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has been awesome to commencement nan Saudi Pro League season. / Fayez Nureldine/AFP/Getty Images

Given Al Nassr grounded to suffice to nan 2025–26 Asian Champions League, nan Saudi Pro League is nan only trophy near Ronaldo could perchance assistance this season.

They’re connected nan correct path, though. Through six convention games, Al Nassr person a cleanable grounds and are 3 points clear atop nan standings.

Ronaldo has contributed pinch six goals and 1 assistance truthful far. Overall, nan squad has scored 21 goals and conceded only two.

If Al Nassr manages to build connected their tremendous start, past Ronaldo has a beardown chance of yet getting his hands connected a trophy astatine nan nine level for nan first clip since his Juventus days.

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