Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr have been eliminated from the AFC Champions League Elite after a 3–2 defeat to Kawasaki Frontale in the semifinals. The loss marks another setback for the Portuguese star, who was aiming to secure a major trophy in Saudi Arabia this season.
So far, Ronaldo’s only silverware with Al Nassr is the Arab Club Champions Cup, an unofficial tournament not recognized by FIFA, which returned in 2023 after a long hiatus and wasn’t held in 2024.
In the match against Kawasaki, Ronaldo couldn’t score despite having a clear chance to equalize the match in extra time. Sadio Mane and Ayman Yayha scored for Al Nassr, while Tatsuya Ito, Yuto Ozeki and Akihiro Ienaga scored for the Japanese side.
In addition to falling short in the Champions League, Ronaldo has twice missed out on the Saudi Pro League title and suffered three defeats in the Saudi Super Cup during his time with the club. Al Nassr have also been knocked out in back-to-back editions of the King’s Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the AFC Champions League Elite Semi Final between Al Nassr and Kawasaki Frontale (Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
How many trophies does Ronaldo have?
Despite the lack of trophies with Al Nassr, Ronaldo still holds 34 official titles in his career, earned with Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and the Portugal national team.
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This season, Al Nassr currently sit third in the Saudi Pro League, eight points behind league leaders Al Ittihad, who have 68 points. With only four matches remaining, their title hopes are slim.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo staying in Al Nassr?
Despite not winning big trophies, Ronaldo is reportedly staying in Al Nassr. Marca reports that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has reached an agreement to remain with Al Nassr for up to two more seasons, with the second year contingent on his performance and personal decision. The deal would keep him in Riyadh through at least 2026, aligning with his goal of playing for Portugal at the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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