Cristiano Ronaldo's 100th appearance for Al Nassr ended in disappointment as his team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Al Orobah. Despite his impressive record of 89 goals and 19 assists since joining the club in 2023, Ronaldo was unable to find the net on this significant occasion. This loss has caused Al Nassr to slip to third place in the Saudi Pro League, now trailing leaders Al Ittihad by nine points.
The match saw Al Orobah take an early lead through Al Somah, with Al Nassr's Boushal equalizing in the 51st minute. However, a remarkable goal from Gudmundsson secured the victory for Al Orobah. This result not only hampers Al Nassr's title aspirations but also jeopardizes their qualification for the AFC Champions League, as they now face stiff competition from teams like Al Hilal, Al Qadsiah, and Al Ahli for the podium positions.
Ronaldo's frustration was evident in a prior match against Al Ettifaq, where Al Nassr squandered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2. The turning point came with the controversial red card of new signing Jhon Durán, which left Al Nassr with ten men. Ronaldo's visible anger during the game highlighted the mounting pressures within the team.
Despite these setbacks, Ronaldo continues to lead the league's scoring charts with 16 goals this season. However, the recent string of disappointing results underscores the challenges facing Al Nassr as they strive to regain their form and secure a spot in the AFC Champions Lea
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