Ronaldo’s Reaction Say It All: Al Nassr Were Clearly "Bottlers" in Saudi Super Cup Final Crash
Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was left cut from a different cloth after enduring another crushing defeat in the Saudi Super Cup to Al Hilal. The visitors stormed to a 4-1 win, with Ronaldo’s contribution of a goal in the first-half unable to inspire his teammate to turn the tide.
The tone in the Al Nassr camp soured in the second-half with the Red Knights conceding six unanswered goals. Ronaldo’s frustration burst to the surface as he made gesticulations towards his teammates seemingly asking them to step up their play. It was a telling reaction from CR7, who has now managed to secure just one trophy in ten games since joining Al Nassr for a world-record fee.
Four-time Champions League winner Ronaldo didn’t mince words nor spare his teammates’ shame after Mitrovic’s stoppage-time goal sealed the win.
In a clear dig directed at his teammates, Ronaldo made exaggerated "sleeping" gestures like they were snoozing right in front of him. He repeatedly called out his teammates, urging some unknown force to wake them. For the uninitiated soccer enthusiast, it was a clear ranting from the Portuguese superstar.
Of late, Ronaldo has struggled to inspire dominance over his opponents. Al Nassr slipped behind Al Hilal due to a dismal second-half away at Al Shabab only two weeks ago. It’s a woeful run that has taken away the gloss from many promising starts. Ronaldo’s Saudi legacy now hangs precariously because the results have been underpinned by mediocrism, a stark contrast at Real Madrid, Manchester United et al.
In the Saudi leagues, where Al Nassr finished well adrift of Al Hilal, their chances of winning require drastic improvement. With the Saudi international football tournament just around the block, they’ll need to regear up for a serious title attack, especially if they want to prevent Ronaldo’s exit in the near vicinity. Time will tell if management at Al Nassr can regroup their team and make a splash on the international stage.
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