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'Proud' Ronaldo on brink of trophy glory with Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of pride to his Al-Nassr team-mates after they secured a place in the AFC Champions League Two final. Kingsley Coman was the hero with a hat-trick as the Saudi side dismantled Al Ahli 5-1.

Ronaldo told he's 'finished' as shocking Al-Nassr miss sparks fan outrage

Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he's "finished" by furious Al-Nassr supporters after a shocking miss from barely three yards out in his latest outing for the Saudi Pro League giants. The 41-year-old scored in Sunday's 4-0 AFC Champions League Two quarter-final win over Al-Wasl, but was left kicking himself after a moment of uncharacteristically poor finishing.

📽️ | Ronaldo responds to Messi chants in Al-Nassr win

Cristiano Ronaldo proved that he remains immune to provocation as he guided Al-Nassr into the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two. Despite facing a barrage of taunts from the stands, the Portuguese superstar delivered on the pitch and made sure his detractors were left in no doubt about who was in control.

Ronaldo among goals as Al-Nassr cruise into AFC Champions League Two semis

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 969th career goal as Al-Nassr secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Al-Wasl. The commanding win ensures the Saudi giants progress comfortably to the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Two, showcasing their immense attacking power across all competitions this season.

After just three months in the Saudi Arabian spotlight, Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest performances are already casting a shadow over Lionel Messi and Al-Hilal’s domestic supremacy. Th

Will the Portuguese star leave through the front door? The question echoes around the stadium and beyond. Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential departure from Manchester United is the talking point of the football world. Having arrived in 2003 as a raw teenager with a mohawk and departed a decade later as a Ballon d’Or winner, he returned in 2021 eager to add more silverware to his collection. Yet here we are, less than two years on, with rumours swirling that he could once again walk out of Old Trafford. So what does it mean to “leave through the front door”? In football parlance, it is a phrase that suggests departing on good terms, head held high, reputation intact. It implies gratitude for the memories, respect for the club and its supporters, and a clear path to the next challenge. For a player of Ronaldo’s stature, it also means acknowledging his own legacy while leaving room for the next generation to flourish. The alternative—slinking out the back way—is unthinkable for a man who has b

Al Wasl v Al-Hilal - AFC Champions League Elite West Region

Tough sanctions… Al Wasl on thin ice ahead of the clash with Al Nasr

The Emirati club will face their Saudi counterparts in a few days’ time

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Olympic El Qanah FC	32	21	9	2	52	16	36	72	W D L W W
2	Asyut Petroleum	32	15	11	6	40	26	14	56	W L L W D
3	Abo Qir Semad	32	14	12	6	36	25	11	54	W D D D W
4	FC Masar	32	14	10	8	44	27	17	52	D W L W L
5	La Viena FC	32	13	11	8	35	23	12	50	L W W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Olympic El Qanah FC

W
D
L
W
W

Asyut Petroleum

W
L
L
W
D

Abo Qir Semad

W
D
D
D
W

FC Masar

D
W
L
W
L

La Viena FC

L
W
W
D
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Copa del Rey titles?

Barcelona are the most successful Copa del Rey side in history, winning the cup 31 times, seven more than Athletic Bilbao and 11 more than bitter rivals Real Madrid. Their first-ever Copa del Rey win came in the 1909-10 season. Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the Catalans have lifted this trophy six times.

How many teams are in the Copa del Rey?

Currently, as many as 126 teams participate in the Copa del Rey, starting at the top from La Liga and going all the way down to the Tercera Federacion, the fifth tier in Spanish football league system. In its inaugural edition in 1903, just three teams (Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, and Madrid FC) took part.

Who has made the most Copa del Rey appearances ever?

Former Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Piru Gainza is Copa del Rey's record-appearance maker ever, featuring in 99 games in the cup competition.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Copa del Rey?

Iconic Spanish forward Telmo Zarra is Copa del Rey's all-time top scorer, finding the back of the net on 81 occasions between 1939 and 1957. All those goals came in an Athletic Bilbao shirt.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

CD Bunol goalkeeper Paco is the oldest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game, achieving the feat against Real Sociedad in 2023 at the age of 44 years and 231 days.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Copa del Rey and how old was he?

Armando Sagi is the youngest player to ever feature in a Copa del Rey game. Playing for Barcelona, Sagi was just 15 years and 339 days old when he made his debut in the competition on April 2, 1922.

Which famous players have played in the Copa del Rey?

Antoine Griezmann, Luka Modric, Sergio Ramos, Neymar, Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez, Telmo Zarra, Sergio Busquets, Roberto Carlos, Luis Suarez, and Xavi are some of the most famous players to have played in the Copa del Rey.

Which famous managers have managed in the Copa del Rey?

Carlo Ancelotti, Luis Enrique, Juande Ramos, Claudio Ranieri, Louis van Gaal, Sir Bobby Robson, Cesar Menotti, Miguel Munoz, and Ferdinand Daucik are some of Copa del Rey's most famous mangers.