Cristiano Ronaldo mirrored on one other setback in his quest to win a serious trophy with Al Nassr, admitting “the dream has to attend” after the Saudi Arabian facet misplaced within the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League.
Ronaldo missed a superb opportunity late on as Al Nassr went down 3-2 to Kawasaki Frontale in Jeddah and reduce a disconsolate determine after the ultimate whistle, remonstrating with himself within the centre circle.
“Generally the dream has to attend,” he posted on social media after the loss. “I’m pleased with this crew and all the pieces we gave on the pitch. Thanks to all of the followers who believed in us and stood by us each step of the way in which. Your assist means the world.”
Generally the dream has to attend. I’m pleased with this crew and all the pieces we gave on the pitch. 🟡🔵
Thanks to all of the followers who believed in us and stood by us each step of the way in which. Your assist means the world. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sLP6k4ihrH
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) April 30, 2025
Trophy drought goes on for Ronaldo
The 40-year-old joined Al Nassr in 2022 and has scored a exceptional 91 objectives in 102 appearances, but it has reaped only one minor trophy, the Arab Membership Championship.
And with Al Nassr seemingly unlikely to overtake Saudi Professional League leaders Al Ittihad – they path the Karim Benzema-spearheaded facet by eight factors with 5 video games remaining – it appears unlikely salvation with come domestically.
Widespread studies counsel Portuguese celebrity Ronaldo will lengthen his keep in Saudi with one other profitable contract however an official announcement has but to come back.
They knocked Ronaldo out of the AFC Champions League and my G began chatting with ghosts! 😂💔 pic.twitter.com/UM9dYluZEG
— BeksFCB (@Joshua__Ubeku) April 30, 2025
Ronaldo thwarted on the demise
Wednesday’s disappointment is prone to encourage him to stay within the Center East and make up for a setback that didn’t look on the playing cards when Sadio Mane cancelled out Tatsuya Ito’s early opener.
However the Japanese facet got here once more with Yuto Ozeki restoring their lead 4 minutes earlier than half-time. Akihiro Ienaga made it 3-1 with 14 minutes remaining earlier than Aiman Yahya halved the deficit 11 minutes later.
Ronaldo may have been the hero for Al Nassr however fluffed his traces with the guests scrambling the ball away from their aim 3 times within the closing phases.
Kawasaki rode their luck and can now play one other Saudi facet, Al Ahli, within the closing on Saturday.
