Ronaldo overshadowed by Benzema, Al Nassr lost to Al Ittihad in an unbelievable way

Home ground advantage helps Al Nassr have a favorable start in round 30 of the Saudi Pro League 2024/25.

Sadio Mane opened the scoring for Al Nassr in the 3rd minute and assisted Yahya to increase the score to 2-0 in the 37th minute.

ronaldo al nassr.jpg — Ronaldo was completely helpless against Al Ittihad - Photo: Al Nassr

However, Al Ittihad fought back strongly in the second half. Karim Benzema reduced the gap in the 49th minute, before N'Golo Kanté equalized 2-2 just 3 minutes later.

Not stopping there, in the 5th minute of extra time, Houssem Aouar scored the winning goal 3-2 for Al Ittihad.

This defeat has left Al Nassr with almost no chance of competing for the championship, as they are 11 points behind the leader Al Ittihad with only 4 rounds left. The chance of winning a ticket to the AFC Champions League next season is also fading as Al Nassr is 5 points behind the second-placed Al Hilal.

ronaldo vs benzema.jpg — Benzema overshadows Ronaldo on the day he reunites with his old teammates at Real Madrid - Photo: 433

Cristiano Ronaldo, despite scoring 33 goals this season, could not help his team avoid a painful defeat. After the match, he expressed his disappointment, showing it with angry gestures towards his teammates right on the field.

Line-up

Al Nassr: Bento, Al Ghanham, Simakan, Lajami, Boushal, Al Hassan (Al Khaibari 66'), Brozovic (Haqawi 90'), Otavio, Yahya (Angelo Gabriel 81'), Mane, Ronaldo

Al Ittihad: Rajkovic, Kadesh, Pereira, Al Amri, Al Shanqiti (Al Saqour 69'), Fabinho, Kante, Aouar, Abdulrhman (Bergwijn 69'), Diaby, Benzema