Cristiano Ronaldo has been absent due to a strike, while Mané keeps scoring consecutively; Al-Nassr beats Al-Ittihad 2-0 to secure a sixth straight win, trailing Al-Hilal by just one point.

Cristiano Ronaldo turned 41, yet his Saudi journey appears to be concluding. He has not secured any trophies so far and is currently in dispute, maintaining his strike by repeatedly skipping Saudi Pro League games.

At 01:30 on February 7th (Beijing time), the 21st round of the Saudi Pro League showcased a heavyweight showdown, with Al-Nassr hosting the defending champions Al-Ittihad. In the 7th minute of the first half, Al-Nassr fans raised number 7 jerseys to support Ronaldo’s strike protest. The first half ended scoreless; in the second half, Yehia earned a penalty, Mané converted it scoring again in consecutive matches, and Angelo sealed the victory with a goal, celebrating with Ronaldo’s signature SIU gesture.

In the end, Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ittihad 2-0, achieving their sixth consecutive win in the Saudi Pro League. They are now just one point behind league leaders Al-Hilal, maintaining strong momentum in the title race with the potential to overtake at any time.

Ronaldo’s strike continues, with Al-Nassr’s coach, teammates, and fans supporting him. However, Ronaldo is under pressure because the Saudi side has not addressed his concerns. Meanwhile, with Ronaldo absent, Al-Nassr is thriving, securing six straight league victories. Mané has become the team’s offensive core and key player, putting Ronaldo’s status at Al-Nassr in jeopardy. If Al-Nassr surpasses the new signings in points during Ronaldo’s absence, it will be even harder for him. Previously, teammate Félix posted a photo wearing an Argentina jersey on social media, which felt like a slight betrayal. Ronaldo should hurry back and lead Al-Nassr to win the Saudi Pro League this season—that would be the best form of protest.