Ronaldo made a puzzling ball control and reacted tensely after hearing chants of 'Messi'

Ronaldo endured a disappointing game, missing a crucial opportunity and being provoked by chants of “Messi” during Al-Nassr’s defeat to Al-Ahli.

Cristiano Ronaldo experienced a frustrating night on the pitch, repeatedly missing clear scoring chances, which contributed to Al-Nassr’s 2-3 loss against Al-Ahli in a critical Saudi Pro League fixture.

Al-Nassr started the match struggling, conceding two early goals, but managed to rally back to 2-2 before halftime. However, as the second half progressed and the game became tightly contested, the yellow-shirted team needed a spark from their biggest star, Ronaldo, who failed to deliver.

The moment fans of Al-Nassr regretted most came when the visitors were trailing 2-3. Ronaldo had a golden chance inside the box to level the score, but a poor first touch disrupted his shot timing, allowing the ball to roll gently to the Al-Ahli goalkeeper. Minutes later, the Portuguese superstar tried his luck with a familiar long-range shot, but it flew over the bar in frustration.

Throughout the first half, Ronaldo was almost invisible, rarely touching the ball and failing to make a significant impact on the game. When Al-Nassr needed a leader both technically and mentally, their captain left fans deeply disappointed.

Tensions escalated after the match when a member of Al-Ahli’s coaching staff unexpectedly ran past Ronaldo shouting “Messi”.The 40-year-old star immediately turned with a ready-to-respond expression but quickly restrained himself upon noticing the camera focused on him. This moment quickly spread on social media, highlighting Ronaldo’s frustration on an otherwise disappointing evening.

This defeat not only cost Al-Nassr their advantage in the title race but also raised serious doubts about Ronaldo’s form in crucial moments. As pressure mounts, all eyes will remain on the superstar once expected to be the team’s greatest pillar.