WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo in tears after Al-Nassr lose to arch-rivals Al-Hilal in Kings Cup final

Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo was seen in tears on Friday (May 31) evening after his Al-Nassr side lost in the King of Champion Cup final against arch-rivals Al-Hilal on penalties. Ronaldo, known for his sheer passion for his game, was consoled by several players as Al-Nassr were beaten 5-4 on penalties while the game had initially finished 1-1 after extra time. Video of Ronaldo crying in the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was making rounds on the internet with fans showing sympathy to the Portugal superstar.

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Ronaldo in tears

Having finished runners-up in the Saudi Pro League (SPL) to Al-Hilal, Ronaldo’s side still had an opportunity to close the season with silverware as they took on Al-Hilal. However, failing to capitalise on the opportunity during the match and ultimately losing in the penalty shootout left Ronaldo in tears. He was seen emotional after losing the final, despite having won top honours in world football. Ronaldo’s hunger and emotions were clearly visible in losing a national cup final despite having a trophy cabinet which includes Premier League, Champions League, La Liga, Serie A and Club World Cup medals.

His side needed a late show to come back into the match having trailed for the majority of the 90 minutes. Former Fulham striker Alexander Mitrovic had given Al-Hilal a valuable lead in the seventh minute and looked on course for the Cup before Al-Nassr’s Ayman Yahya equalised just two minutes before the 90th minute.

Incredibly, Al-Nassr played the majority of the second half with 10 men after former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina was sent off in the 56th minute. However, it was Al-Hilal who ended with fewer players on the pitch when Ali Albulayhi and Kalidou Koulibaly were sent off in quick succession towards the end of the match.

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No luck for Ronaldo

There was no luck for Ronaldo and Co, however, who scored four times in the shootout but could not prevent Al-Hilal from completing a League and Cup double. Last week Al-Hilal lifted the SPL trophy with a record points tally of 96 in 34 matches. They finished the league season unbeaten and dropped points in only three matches. In 34 matches, Al-Hilal won 31 and drew three in one of the greatest league seasons in the history of club football. Coach Jorge Jesus was rewarded with a new contract as a result earlier in the week.

For Ronaldo, the attention now turns to the UEFA Euro 2024 where he will lead Portugal in Germany and will try to clinch his third international trophy with the side.