"Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League leaders, were beaten 2-1 in the last 16 by Al-Ittihad. It was a determined display from Sergio Conceicao's men who put aside their inconsistent league form to register an impressive victory. Ronaldo's former Real Madrid strike partner Karim Benzema opened the scoring for the visitors before the Portuguese star set up Angelo to equalise, but Houssam Aouar scored what proved to be the winner just before half-time."
"Al-Nassr will be frustrated at being knocked out after playing against 10 men for the bulk of the second half after Al-Ittihad right-back Ahmed Al Julaydan was shown a straight red after a dangerous jump into Aiman Yahya when the pair went up for a 50-50. Ronaldo had the best chance for an equaliser but, having been put clean through, opted for a clever, dinked finish which ended up in a routine save for Al-Ittihad goalkeeper Predrag Rajković. Replays suggested he might have been offside."
"We stand tall, learn, and move forward together."
Al-Nassr were eliminated from the King's Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Al-Ittihad in the last 16. Karim Benzema opened the scoring for Al-Ittihad before Cristiano Ronaldo assisted Angelo to level the match. Houssam Aouar scored the decisive goal just before half-time. Ahmed Al Julaydan received a straight red, leaving Al-Ittihad with ten men for much of the second half. Ronaldo had a clear chance but saw his dinked attempt saved, with replays suggesting a possible offside. Kingsley Coman missed a late opportunity in added time. Ronaldo posted: We stand tall, learn, and move forward together. Ronaldo has not yet won a major trophy with Al-Nassr since joining in 2023.
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