Al Qadsiah v Al Nassr - Saudi Pro League

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Oct 22, 2025 17:43-04:00

Cristiano Ronaldo shares honest message after Al-Nassr's title hopes suffer crushing blow in defeat to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Al-Qadisiyah

Cristiano Ronaldo posted on Instagram after Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League title hopes took a major blow in defeat to Al-Qadisiyah.

Al-Nassr lose to Al-Qadisiyah
Ronaldo posts message on Instagram
Side's title hopes fading

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Al-Nassr were beaten 2-1 on Friday, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring the winner, leaving them eight points off top spot with just six matches remaining. Ronaldo played 90 minutes but did not score, with Sadio Mane finding the net for Stefano Pioli's side.

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WHAT RONALDO SAID
Posting on social media after the game, Ronaldo said: "Every game is a chance to grow. Together, @alnassr!"
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ronaldo is the top scorer in the division this season, netting 23 goals in 27 matches. England forward Ivan Toney is third on that list, while Karim Benzema and Aubameyang also feature in the top 10.

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WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?
Ronaldo will next be in action when Al-Nassr take on Damac away on Tuesday. They then travel to Yokohoma FM in the AFC Champions League quarter-final.