The ultimate for the AFC Champions League is ready and it will not embrace Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr after they misplaced 3-2 to Japanese aspect Kawasaki Frontale in entrance of their dwelling followers. Kawasaki went forward 2-1 throughout the first half, and it was a lead that they would not let up on. Kawasaki went forward solely 10 minutes into the conflict through a aim from Tatsuya Ito earlier than Sadio Mane hit again eight minutes later.

The J League aspect would not let Al-Nasser keep stage for lengthy with one other aim within the forty first minute earlier than Akihiro Ienaga gave his group a two aim lead. Al Nassr pushed for an equalizer with Ayman Yahya scoring within the 87th minute, however regardless of taking 21 photographs and placing six heading in the right direction, they had been unable to push for further time. Ronaldo had an opportunity on the loss of life to try to carry Al-Nassr stage, however regardless of rounding the keeper, he wasn’t capable of get a shot heading in the right direction earlier than a Kawasaki defender was there to clear the hazard and safe victory.

After they had been knocked out all Ronaldo may do is shrug and shake his head as one other probability for silverware glided by the wayside for his group. Al-Nassr had been profitable in profitable the Arab Membership Champions Cup in 2023 to offer Ronaldo his first group silverware with the group, however within the Saudi Professional League and AFC Champions League, they’ve struggled regardless of Ronaldo’s scoring.

At present, Al-Nassr sits third within the Saudi Professional League however they’re eight factors adrift of Al-Ittihad. With solely 5 matches remaining within the season, they will must win out and hope for some assist with the intention to catch Al-Ittihad. Ronaldo is the present chief for the Golden Boot with 23 targets, however it hasn’t been sufficient to maneuver to first within the league.