Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first ever player to score at least 100 goals for four different clubs and his country, but the day ended in disappointment as Al-Nassr fell short in the Saudi Super Cup, losing the final against Al-Ahli.
At the Hong Kong Stadium, Al-Ahli prevailed 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time.
Ronaldo had opened the scoring for Al-Nassr from the spot, only for Franck Kessié to equalize before halftime.
Marcelo Brozović restored Al-Nassr’s lead, but Roger Ibañez struck back to send the tie into penalties.
In the shootout, Édouard Mendy proved decisive, making a crucial save that sealed Al-Ahli’s victory.
Despite enjoying just 38.2% possession, the Jeddah club’s efforts proved enough to deny Al-Nassr another piece of silverware.
For Ronaldo, who now has at least 100 goals for four different clubs and his country – Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr, and Portugal, saw his personal record overshadowed by another lost final, as Al-Nassr’s hunt for major silverware continues.