Ronaldo’s Last Game of the Year Ends in Disappointment

In what was billed as a high-stakes match in the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr faced off against their title rivals Al Ittihad at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. The clash featured two of football’s biggest stars, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, both known for their incredible skills and rivalry from their time at Real Madrid.

The match began slowly, but the intensity ramped up in the second half when Karim Benzema opened the scoring for Al Ittihad in the 55th minute, tapping in a low cross from Muhannad Al Shanqeeti. However, Al Nassr quickly equalized, showcasing Ronaldo’s quintessential strength in striking. Just a minute after Al Ittihad’s goal, Ronaldo found the net after receiving a well-placed pass from Angelo Gabriel, marking his 10th goal in the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League season.

Decisive Moments in the Match

Despite Ronaldo’s equalizer, the thrill of the match continued to unfold as added time approached. Dutch forward Steven Bergwijn emerged as the match-winner when he scored with a spectacular finish, sending the home crowd into a frenzy and securing a 2-1 victory for Al Ittihad.

This result keeps Al Ittihad atop the league standings with 36 points, while Al Nassr remains in 4th place, now 11 points behind the leaders.

Ronaldo’s Impressive Season Stats

While the match concluded in disappointment for Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo’s individual performance throughout the year has been noteworthy. In 2024, he played 53 matches, netting 44 goals and assisting 8 times across competitions for both Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. His remarkable consistency has been characterized by his fitness and lack of significant injuries.

• With Al Nassr: 40 matches, 37 goals, 5 assists.
• With Portugal: 13 matches, 7 goals, 3 assists.

As the season continues, fans and analysts alike will be eager to see how Ronaldo and Al Nassr respond to this setback.