Cristiano Ronaldo had a significant reaction after witnessing Al Nassr’s cup final loss to Al Hilal on Saturday.Al Nassr suffered a 4-1 defeat against Al Hilal in Abha, Saudi Arabia, losing the Saudi Super Cup.
Ronaldo’s team initially took the lead, with Ronaldo scoring from close range just before halftime.
However, Al Hilal responded in the second half with four unanswered goals. Former Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic equalized, followed by two quick goals from former Premier League striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. Malcom added a fourth goal in the 72nd minute.
Ronaldo’s frustration was evident after Mitrovic’s second goal, with his reaction speaking volumes.
The 39-year-old made a gesture indicating the game was over and appeared to criticize his teammates, showing his frustration on the pitch.He also made a sleeping gesture, seemingly mocking a teammate, before appearing to suggest that the Al Nassr players had “sh*t themselves.”
A lewd gesture was also visible from Ronaldo after Al Nassr conceded.
This marks Ronaldo’s third consecutive loss in the Saudi Super Cup.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will aim to bounce back when Al Nassr faces Al Raed next Thursday in their Saudi Pro League opener.
Al Nassr finished second behind Al Hilal in the league last season.
Despite winning league titles in England, Spain, and Italy with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, Ronaldo has yet to lead Al Nassr to Saudi Pro League success.
His only trophy with Al Nassr so far is the Arab Club Champions Cup.Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction after Al Nassr’s 4-1 defeat to Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup was a significant display of his frustration. Despite giving his team the lead just before halftime, Ronaldo witnessed his side concede four unanswered goals in the second half, with Al Hilal’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Aleksandar Mitrovic (twice), and Malcom all finding the net.
Ronaldo, visibly frustrated after Mitrovic’s second goal, made gestures indicating that the game was effectively over and appeared to criticize his teammates. His gestures, including one that seemed to mock a teammate for “sleeping” and another that suggested the players had “sh*t themselves,” highlighted his discontent with the team’s performance. Additionally, Ronaldo was seen making a lewd gesture after one of the goals was conceded.
This loss marked Ronaldo’s third consecutive defeat in the Saudi Super Cup, adding to his challenges in leading Al Nassr to domestic success. Despite his impressive track record of winning league titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, Ronaldo has yet to secure the Saudi Pro League title with Al Nassr, with his only trophy at the club being the Arab Club Champions Cup. He will aim to bounce back as Al Nassr begins their Saudi Pro League campaign against Al Raed next Thursday.
