The Digest:
Cristiano Ronaldo’s hopes of a first major trophy in Saudi Arabia suffered a major blow as 10-man Al-Nassr lost 3–1 to rivals Al-Hilal. Ronaldo scored first, but a red card and second-half collapse left his team seven points behind the leaders
Key Points :
- Al-Nassr lost 3–1 to Al-Hilal in a crucial Saudi Pro League clash.
- Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 42nd minute.
- Goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi was sent off after a VAR review in the second half.
- Al-Hilal scored twice after the red card to complete the comeback.
- The defeat leaves Al-Nassr seven points behind Al-Hilal after 14 games.
- Ronaldo has not won a major trophy since joining Al-Nassr three years ago.
- The team has now lost three consecutive matches.
Even legends are not immune to the storms of sport. For Ronaldo, this loss is more than a setback—it is another chapter in a quest for silverware that remains just out of reach, a reminder that in football, momentum can shift in a single, costly moment.
Sources: Goal
