Cristiano Ronaldo’s quest for silverware in Saudi Arabia has taken another frustrating turn, as the Portuguese star has now lost all 13 official finals and title-deciding matches since joining Al-Nassr, adding to a surprising drought for one of football’s most decorated champions.
Lost against Al Ittihad in round of 16
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr suffered another heartbreak as they were knocked out of the King’s Cup in the Round of 16 by Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad, losing 2-1 at home. Despite having a numerical advantage for most of the second half after an Al Ittihad player was sent off, Al Nassr could not capitalize. Ronaldo assisted the equalizer but couldn’t find the net or lead a comeback. This marks another trophyless season for Ronaldo at Al Nassr, extending his trophy drought in Saudi Arabia to over three years since joining in early 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s TROPHYLESS Drought with Al Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo’s trophy drought with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia continues despite his impressive individual performances. Since joining Al Nassr in early 2023, Ronaldo has played in 13 official title runs but has not won any major competition with the club. His only silverware with Al Nassr is the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, which is not officially recognized by FIFA.
Near Misses Three Major Finals
Ronaldo and Al Nassr have faced several near misses including losing three finals: the 2024 King’s Cup final, the 2024 and 2025 Saudi Super Cup finals. They also missed out on the Saudi Pro League title three seasons in a row and were eliminated from the AFC Champions League in the semifinals last season.
Two Chances Left
Currently, Al Nassr remain unbeaten and lead the Saudi Pro League, with the AFC Champions League Two also in play. These two competitions represent Ronaldo’s last chances this season to win silverware with the club. If Al Nassr capitalizes on their strong league start and advances in the AFC Champions League, Ronaldo may still have an opportunity to break his trophy drought in Saudi Arabia.
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Stats of Cristiano with Al Nassr
Here is a concise table summarizing Cristiano Ronaldo’s short stats with Al Nassr:
| Statistics | Number |
| Appearances | 120 |
| Goals | 106 |
| Assists | 21 |
| Hat-tricks | 6 |
- His goals include penalties (27 out of 30), free kicks (5), headers (15), and are distributed between left foot (23) and right foot (68).
- He set a Saudi Pro League record with 35 goals in one season.
In summary, Ronaldo’s Al Nassr have only two trophies left to contest this season: the Saudi Pro League and the AFC Champions League Two, as they were recently eliminated from the King’s Cup by Benzema’s Al Ittihad. The drought has been a significant contrast to Ronaldo’s highly successful trophy-laden earlier club career.
