Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the King’s Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday, October 30, 2024, as Al-Taawoun clinched a 1-0 victory at Al-Awwal Park. Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty in the final moments, squandering Al Nassr’s chance to equalize and extend their tournament journey.
The match unfolded as a tense battle, with both teams displaying strong defensive and offensive plays, but neither could break through until late in the second half. Al-Taawoun’s Waleed Al-Ahmed broke the deadlock in the 71st minute with a well-placed strike that ultimately secured his team’s spot in the quarterfinals.
As the clock ticked into stoppage time, Al Nassr was awarded a penalty, and Ronaldo stepped up to take the shot, raising hopes for a last-minute comeback. However, Ronaldo’s attempt flew over the crossbar, leaving Al Nassr without a lifeline and confirming their exit from the competition. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star looked visibly disappointed as he missed the chance to keep his team’s hopes alive in the tournament.
This defeat marks another setback for Ronaldo’s pursuit of a major trophy with Al Nassr since joining the Saudi Arabian club nearly two years ago. Despite his impressive scoring record and the impact he has made in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has not yet lifted a major cup with Al Nassr, a goal he has been keen on achieving since his move to Saudi Arabia.
