Cristiano Ronaldo sees red as Al Hilal beat Al Nassr to reach Saudi Super Cup final

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off late in the game as his side lost 2-1 to Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Al Hilal's Salem Al Dawsari and Brazilian forward Malcom scored twice in 11 minutes, before Sadio Mane struck a late consolation for Nassr, as Jorge Jesus's side booked their spot in Thursday's final against Al Ittihad.

Hilal took the lead just after the hour mark when Sergej Milinkovic-Savic set up Al Dawsari on the counterattack.

The Saudi Arabian international ran on to the Serbian's pass before unleashing a low shot from the edge of the area beyond the reach of the Nassr’s Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina.

Hilal's second goal was made in Brazil as Michael floated a cross for Malcom to head the ball into the back of the net after 72 minutes and put the Saudi Pro League leaders firmly the driving seat.

Ronaldo was red carded four minutes from time after clashing with Hilal's Ali Al Bulayhi before Mane gave Luis Castro's a glimmer of hope when he pulled one back nine minutes into injury time.

The first half in Abu Dhabi had ended goalless but provided plenty of action to entertain the more than 35,000 travelling fans packed into the stadium.

Both teams created scoring opportunities in a pacey and attacking first 45 minutes with plenty of end-to-end action throughout.

Ronaldo worked down the right flank but his attempt from inside the area went wide of the far post. He then had an excellent chance to put his side in front but his powerful volley from close range flew over the crossbar.

In between, Ospina pulled off a brilliant save by pushing out Al Bulayhi’s effort diving low to his right in the 14th minute.

Hilal had another opportunity to go