In a dramatic turn of events, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr lost the Saudi
Arabian King’s Cup final to Al Hilal in a penalty shootout. This marked the end of the season without a trophy for Al Nassr, leaving
Ronaldo and his fans in tears.
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The King’s Cup final, held at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah,
was a nail-biting encounter that ended 1-1 in regulation time. The match went into extra time, but no winner could be decided, leading
to a penalty shootout. Al Hilal triumphed 5-4 on penalties, completing the league and cup double.
Ronaldo, who signed for Al Nassr in December 2022, has had a
rollercoaster journey with the team. Despite setting a new league record of 35 goals in a season, Ronaldo couldn’t help Al Nassr clinch any major silverware this season3. The team finished a distant second to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and were beaten in the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League.
Following Al Nassr’s defeat in the King’s Cup final, Ronaldo was left
inconsolable1. He was eventually led off the field, overcome with emotion. This loss completes a frustrating season for Ronaldo and Al Nassr,
raising questions about their strategy for the upcoming season.
