Cristiano Ronaldo's trophy wait goes on after ACL Elite exit

espn.comPublished: 5/1/2025

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for a major trophy in Saudi Arabia continued as Al Nassr fell to Kawasaki Frontale 3-2 in the Asian Champions League semifinals. Despite featuring star names like Ronaldo and Sadio Mané, Al Nassr made strategic errors that cost them the match. Meanwhile, Al Ahli prepares to face Al Nassr in the final, both aiming for their first continental title. Al Nassr's coach emphasized the difficulty of losing a semifinal against a highly disciplined Kawasaki side.