Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo’s search for his first major trophy with Al Nassr continues after the Saudi side suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final on Saturday.
According to Beyond Time News, the loss added to a difficult week for Ronaldo, whose team had also missed out on a crucial league result days earlier.
Decisive Moment in First Half
Gamba Osaka scored the only goal of the match in the 29th minute when Deniz Hummet finished from the edge of the box after a well-timed pass from Issam Jebali.
Al Nassr dominated large parts of the second half but failed to convert their chances in front of a home crowd at King Saud University Stadium.
According to Beyond Time News, the Saudi side entered the match as favourites but struggled to break down the Japanese defence.
Frustration for Al Nassr
Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said his team started slowly but controlled the game after conceding.
According to Beyond Time News, he admitted that a lack of early intensity cost his side, despite later dominance and sustained pressure.
Another Setback for Ronaldo
The defeat extends Ronaldo’s wait for silverware since joining Al Nassr in 2023.
According to Beyond Time News, the Portuguese star has now endured back-to-back setbacks, including a late league result earlier in the week that denied his side an early title opportunity.
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Title Race Still Alive
Al Nassr remain in contention for the Saudi Pro League title, with one match left to play.
According to Beyond Time News, they sit ahead of Al Hilal and can still secure the championship with a win in their final fixture.
Coach Jorge Jesus said the team must quickly recover and focus on the decisive league match.
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