Cristiano Ronaldo frustrated as Al Nassr slip to defeat to Saudi Pro League title rivals Al Ittihad

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr lost the lead of the Saudi Pro League after slipping to a 1-0 loss to title rivals Al Ittihad. It was a scrappy contest low on quality for the most part, with Ronaldo cutting a more and more frustrated figure as the game progressed. Ad Al Ittihad were marginally the better side, they showed the greater attacking endeavour, and the one moment of real quality secured the points through Romarinho 10 minutes from time.

FootballRonaldo’s Al Nassr score three goals in 15 minutes of injury time to beat bottom club03/03/2023 AT 22:00 The win sees Al Ittihad climb back to the top of the table, one point clear of Al Nassr, after 20 games of the season played. Chances were few and far between in the first half, and Ronaldo dropped deep in a bid to make an impact on the game. The former Manchester United man fashioned a chance on the half-hour mark and struck a shot on goal, but he was flagged for offside.

Pogba dropped from Juventus squad for disciplinary reasons — report France sack head coach Diacre four months ahead of Women’s World Cup Al Ittihad showed more attacking threat after the break, and Bruno Henrique should have done better when he headed wide from six yards. Ronaldo attempted to take the game by the scruff of the neck on 55 minutes, but his free-kick flew way over the bar and his protests for a corner were met with deaf ears by Mateu Lahoz — the Spanish referee who infamously brandished 18 yellow cards in the World Cup game between Netherlands and Argentina. Al Ittihad grew in confidence and fashioned a fine chance on 58 minutes.