Cristiano Ronaldo failed to deliver for Al-Nassr as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat to Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League in their most recent fixture.
A brace from Odion Ighalo, who scored a goal each either side of half-time, saw Al-Hilal inflict a defeat on Cristiano Ronaldo and co. in the Saudi Arabian top-flight. The defeat could prove costly for Al-Nassr, who sit second in the league, as it presents table-toppers Al-Ittihad with an opportunity to go six points clear at the top.
Cristiano Ronaldo was far from his best self against Al-Nassr and the Portuguese drew blank in a second consecutive game. The 38-year-old also received a yellow card during the match for bringing down an Al-Hilal player with a headlock.
In videos that have since gone viral, Cristiano Ronaldo could be seen bringing down Al-Hilal midfielder Gustavo Cuellar with a headlock while apparently contesting for an aerial ball.
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Cristiano Ronaldo received a yellow card for bringing down an Al-Hilal player with a headlock
Michael Oliver, who officiated the Al-Nassr vs Al-Hilal game, booked Cristiano Ronaldo with a yellow card for his foul play.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester United was terminated by mutual consent. Ronaldo and Manchester United parted ways in November last year.
Al-Nassr then landed Cristiano Ronaldo in a deal that makes him the highest paid footballer in the world. Since his move to Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese icon has racked up 11 goals in 13 games across all competitions for Al-Nassr.
However, things have not always gone too well for Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. There have been games where he has failed to deliver the goods for the Saudi Arabian side.
Meanwhile, Al-Nassr currently have 53 points from 24 matches in the Saudi Pro League so far this season. They sit second and trail table-toppers Al-Ittihad by three points. But Al-Ittihad have a game in hand, which, if they win, could see them go six points clear of Al-Nassr.
Meanwhile, Al-Nassr recently parted ways with their previous manager Rudi Garcia. They have since appointed Dinko Jelicic as their manager.
Al-Nassr will now turn their attention to the King Cup of Champions semi-final, where they will square off with Al-Wehda for a place in the final of the competition.
