Ronaldo's Al-Nassr Loses Riyadh Derby to Al-Hilal Amid 'Messi' Chants
Despite a strong individual performance, Ronaldo's efforts were not enough to prevent a 3-0 defeat, leaving Al-Nassr seven points behind league leader Al-Hilal.
- Cristiano Ronaldo's team, Al-Nassr, lost 3-0 to Al-Hilal in the Riyadh Derby, with Ronaldo leaving the field to chants of 'Messi, Messi, Messi!' from the victorious Al-Hilal fans.
- Despite the loss, Ronaldo remains a central figure in Saudi Arabian soccer, having scored 15 goals in the previous 14 games of the league season, helping Al-Nassr to second place in the league behind Al-Hilal.
- Ronaldo's performance in the match was marked by a disallowed goal and claims of being fouled, but his efforts were not enough to prevent Al-Nassr's defeat.
- Al-Hilal's own superstar, Neymar, was less influential due to a serious injury sustained in October while on international duty with Brazil.
- The defeat leaves Al-Nassr seven points behind league leader Al-Hilal after 15 rounds.