Ronaldo’s Frustration Steals the Spotlight as Al Nassr Fall to Al Ahli in the Saudi Clasico
2 January 2026
Match snapshot
The Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, a striker for Al Nassr, drew eyes after his team's defeat to Al Ahli Jeddah on Friday night.
Ronaldo failed to hit the back of the net in the 3-2 defeat as Al Nassr visited Al Ahli in the 13th round.
Ronaldo’s mood and the title race
Grief and disappointment were written across Ronaldo's face after the final whistle, especially since the title race had grown tighter as the team failed to win in two straight league games.
After a record-run of ten straight wins, Al Nassr stumbled with a 2-2 draw against Al Ettifaq, then a 3-2 loss to Al Ahli.
A win for Al Hilal in the next round could shake up the table and reclaim the top spot.
Punchline: Ronaldo's goal drought is so dramatic that even the clock is counting down his misses. Punchline 2: If excuses were goals, Ronaldo would be top scorer.
