Ronaldo's Al Nassr Thrashed 4-0 by Al Ain in AFC Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo experienced his most significant defeat since joining Al Nassr, as the Saudi Pro League champions were defeated 4-0 by Al Ain in their opening AFC Champions League Elite fixture in the United Arab Emirates. Houssine Rahimi scored two goals, opening the scoring in the 25th minute and doubling the lead in the 63rd minute.
Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal in the 72nd minute, and Giorgos Giakoumakis completed the rout five minutes before full time. Ronaldo, who started the match alongside new signing João Félix, could not inspire a comeback for Al Nassr, marking a challenging start to their Champions League campaign.
This defeat echoes Al Ain's previous victory over Al Nassr in the 2023/24 AFC Champions League quarter-finals, where Al Ain eliminated them after a penalty shootout. Al Ain now leads the group with three points, while Al Nassr remains without a point.
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