Can Ronaldo 'break the curse' with Al Nassr?

Al Nassr will face Al Ahli in the 2025 Saudi Arabian Super Cup final on August 23, a chance for superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to end his trophy-less streak since coming to the Middle East to play.

Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of a historic opportunity to win his first title with Al Nassr.

Since moving to Al Nassr in January 2023, despite maintaining his impressive scoring form, Ronaldo's journey to conquer major titles in the Middle East has not been successful. So far, the only title Ronaldo has won with Al Nassr is the Arab Club Champions Cup, a competition not officially recognized by FIFA.

Al Nassr has been empty-handed in the last three seasons. Worse, in the 2024/25 season, this team also lost the ticket to the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26 and had to play in the AFC Champions League Two, the second-tier European arena. That is a terrible scenario for Ronaldo and his teammates.

After renewing his contract with Al Nassr this summer, Ronaldo is desperate to end the club's trophy drought. Saudi Arabian football fans and experts believe that if Ronaldo and Al Nassr win the 2025 Saudi Arabian Super Cup, it will be a turning point for them this season.

The final is expected to be a very tense affair, as Al Ahli are the reigning Asian champions. Although Sadio Mane is absent due to a red card in the semi-finals, the combination of Ronaldo with Coman and Joao Felix could be the key for Al Nassr to end their trophyless streak.

Al Nassr's board also hopes that this title will be the foundation for the "Portuguese" of the team to go in the right direction. This summer, the Saudi Arabian club recruited coach Jorge Jesus and new sporting director Simão Coutinho, alongside stars such as Felix, Coman and Inigo Martinez.

Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-co-giai-loi-nguyen-cung-al-nassr-post1578863.html