Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr are nonetheless but to win within the Saudi Professional League this season as they misplaced 2-0 to Al Taawoun.
Success within the Arab Membership Champions Cup noticed the footballing legend win his first piece of silverware on the membership final weekend.
Nonetheless, issues aren’t going to plan within the Saudi Professional League for final season’s runners-up.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in January following a dramatic exit from Manchester United, however could not win the title as they completed 2nd.
Former Liverpool star Sadio Mane has additionally been added to their ranks, in addition to Marcelo Brozovic and Alex Telles.
Nonetheless, their new league marketing campaign acquired off to a poor begin as they misplaced 2-1 to Steven Gerrard’s aspect Al Ettifaq.
Issues have been made worse on Friday evening as Ronaldo and co. have been unable to beat Al Taawoun at dwelling.
It means they continue to be winless within the Saudi Professional League and are only one loss away from matching their defeat file from final season.
Al Nassr ended 2022/23 with a file of 20 wins, seven attracts and three defeats as Al Ittihad beat them to the title.
Towards Al Taawoun, Leandre Tawamba netted the primary purpose after 20 minutes earlier than the consequence was sealed by Ahmed Bahusayn within the eighth minute of second half stoppage time.
Ronaldo, one in all soccer’s largest icons, shined in his first half-season at Al Nassr as he scored 14 objectives.
He already has six to his title this season because of his efforts within the Arab Membership Champions Cup, and one fan was determined to fulfill him.
In a video on X because the groups walked out from the tunnel on Friday evening, a supporter might be seen working onto the pitch within the hopes of reaching Ronaldo.
They have been capable of evade the safety’s efforts to attempt to cease him as he closed in on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Nonetheless, simply as he reached the star, he was dragged away by a steward and brought off the pitch.
AFC Champions League motion in opposition to Dubai outfit Shabab Al Ahli is up subsequent for Al Nassr, who might be determined to return to profitable methods.
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