h1> Ronaldo misses big chance as Al-Hilal defeat Al Nassr in Saudi Cup clash h2> Al-Hilal maintain their unbeaten run with a 3-0 victory h3> Portuguese superstar fails to convert penalty as his new side suffer first defeat
In a highly-anticipated clash between Saudi Arabian football giants, Al-Hilal defeated Al Nassr 3-0 in the Saudi Cup on Thursday, with Cristiano Ronaldo missing a crucial penalty. The result sees Al-Hilal maintain their unbeaten run in all competitions this season, while Al Nassr suffer their first defeat under new manager Rudi Garcia.
Ronaldo, who joined Al Nassr on a lucrative contract in January, had a golden opportunity to open the scoring from the spot in the first half. However, the Portuguese superstar saw his effort saved by Al-Hilal goalkeeper Abdullah Al-Mayouf. Al-Hilal took full advantage of Ronaldo's miss, with Odion Ighalo, Luciano Vietto, and Moussa Marega all finding the net to secure a comfortable victory for the Riyadh-based club.
The defeat is a major setback for Al Nassr, who had hoped to make a statement against their title rivals. Garcia's side now trail Al-Hilal by three points at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings. The result also raises questions about Ronaldo's form and whether he can adapt to the rigors of Saudi Arabian football.
Despite his penalty miss, Ronaldo was lively throughout the match. He had several chances to score, but was unable to find the back of the net. The Portuguese forward will be hoping to bounce back when Al Nassr face Damac in the Saudi Pro League on Sunday.
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