Ronaldo disappoints most despite Al Nassr reaching the final

Cristiano Ronaldo once again stands out by being awarded the lowest score in the starting team, despite Al Nassr's emphatic 5-1 win against Al Ahli to reach the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 final.

In the semifinal held at Zabeel Stadium, Al Nassr started with high intensity but soon faced adversity as their opponent scored the opening goal in the 10th minute. Nevertheless, the Saudi Arabian representative quickly demonstrated their resilience. Within less than two minutes, Kingsley Coman equalized before the team under coach Jorge Jesus completely dominated the match.

Coman emerged as the brightest star of the match with an impressive hat-trick, while Angelo, Sadio Mane, and Abdullah Al Hamdan also scored successively, enabling Al Nassr to execute a remarkable comeback and secure a final 5-1 victory. This result propelled the Saudi Arabian team into the final, where they will face Gamba Osaka on May 16.

Despite the team's heavy win, Ronaldo had another unfortunate performance day. According to Sofascore statistics, he received only a 6.2 rating, the lowest among Al Nassr's starting lineup. During his 78 minutes on the field, the 41-year-old forward attempted three shots, none of which hit the target—one was blocked, and notably, he missed a clear opportunity.

Compared to his teammates, Ronaldo's performance was clearly overshadowed. Coman was the hero with a hat-trick and a perfect 10 rating, while names like Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, and Marcelo Brozovic all made positive contributions and received higher evaluations. Ronaldo's lowest rating partly reflects his subdued presence in a match where Al Nassr's attack operated extremely efficiently.

Nevertheless, this victory holds significant meaning for Ronaldo and his teammates. Al Nassr will have the opportunity to claim the AFC Champions League Two title by playing the final at their home ground, Al Awwal Park. For Ronaldo personally, this is also a chance to end his long period without a continental club-level trophy since 2018.

In the context of Al Nassr's high form and nearing championship contention, pressure will undoubtedly mount on Ronaldo, who is expected to shine in the season's most crucial match, rather than continue disappointing as in the recent semifinal.