Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr trophy curse: Four lost finals and zero major trophies
Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to deliver strong individual performances for Al-Nassr since joining in 2022, scoring 121 goals in 141 appearances. Despite his consistent output, he has not won a major trophy with the Saudi club. Al-Nassr's recent 1-0 loss to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final marked Ronaldo's fourth final defeat in Saudi Arabia.
- ▪Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 121 goals in 141 appearances for Al-Nassr across all competitions.
- ▪Al-Nassr lost the AFC Champions League Two final 1-0 to Japan's Gamba Osaka, preventing them from winning the second-tier Asian continental title.
- ▪Ronaldo has now lost four finals with Al-Nassr, including the King’s Cup and Saudi Super Cup to Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli.
- ▪The Portuguese forward remains emotional after the latest defeat, breaking down in tears in front of home fans.
- ▪Al-Nassr still has a chance to win the Saudi Pro League, leading rivals Al-Hilal by two points before the final match.
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