Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr knocked out of Saudi Super Cup

Football
Published 26.01.2023
Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr knocked out of Saudi Super Cup

Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, was knocked out of the Saudi Super Cup by Al Ittihad on Thursday because it suffered a 3-1 defeat within the semifinal in Riyadh.

In his solely second recreation since leaving Manchester United, Ronaldo struggled to attain in opposition to Al Ittihad. The 37-year-old star missed a golden probability to equalise after Romarinho put Al Ittihad forward.

Ronaldo bought a number of extra possibilities to attain however couldn’t convert because the Al Ittihad defence saved him in test.

Al Ittihad elevated the lead from a aim by Abderrazak Hamdallah, whereas Anderson Talisca decreased the margin within the 67th minute. Muhannad Al-Shanqeeti added the third three minutes into stoppage time.

Al Nassr subsequent journey to Al Fateh within the Saudi Pro League on February 3.