Cristiano Ronaldo was in tears after his Al-Nassr side lost the King’s Cup final to rivals Al-Hilal on Friday night, a match marked by three red cards.
The former Manchester United star fell to his knees as nine-man Al-Hilal won 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Jeddah.
The 39-year-old, who set a new Saudi Pro League scoring record with 35 goals, was consoled and led off the pitch, sitting on the bench in tears.
Ronaldo has scored 58 goals in 64 games for Al-Nassr since joining on a free transfer in January 2023 after leaving United, but he finishes the season without a trophy.
His only silverware in Saudi Arabia remains last year’s Arab Club Champions Cup win.
After former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves missed the first penalty for Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal, former United defender Alex Telles also missed.
The teams then scored their next four penalties, including Ronaldo’s, before goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved Al-Nassr’s final spot-kicks, securing a domestic double for Al-Hilal.
Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic opened the scoring for Al-Hilal in the seventh minute, before Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper David Ospina was sent off in the 56th minute.
Ayman Yahya scored a late equaliser to send the game to extra time, during which Al-Hilal’s Ali Al-Bulayhi and Kalidou Koulibaly received red cards.