Al-Ahli Clinch Saudi Super Cup as Ronaldo Hits 100th Goal for Al-Nassr

In a night of drama, history, and heartbreak, Al-Ahli lifted the Saudi Super Cup after edging Al-Nassr 5–3 on penalties in Hong Kong. The thrilling final ended 2–2 in regular time, with Cristiano Ronaldo marking his 100th goal for Al-Nassr—only to walk away on the losing side.

Ronaldo Hits a Milestone

At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo showed no signs of slowing down. The Portuguese superstar struck from the penalty spot in the 40th minute, coolly sending the keeper the wrong way after Ali Majrashi’s handball. The goal wasn’t just another on his record—it was his 100th strike for Al-Nassr, a landmark moment in his Middle Eastern chapter.

Al-Ahli Hit Back

But Al-Ahli, fresh from their Asian Champions League triumph, weren’t ready to let the night belong to Ronaldo. Just before halftime, Franck Kessie leveled the score with a calm finish past Bento, set up by a clever pass from new signing Enzo Millot.

A Second-Half Battle

The second half turned into a tense back-and-forth. Ronaldo forced Edouard Mendy into a sharp save, while Firas Al-Buraikan rattled the post. When Marcelo Brozovic pounced on a poor clearance to fire home in the 82nd minute, Al-Nassr looked destined for glory.

But football has a way of writing its own script. In the 89th minute, Roger Ibanez rose highest to meet Riyad Mahrez’s corner, heading in the equalizer after Bento’s misjudgment. The final whistle blew with the scoreboard locked at 2–2, setting up a nerve-shredding penalty shootout.

Penalty Heartbreak for Al-Nassr

In the shootout, Al-Ahli were flawless—converting all five of their penalties with ice-cold precision. Ronaldo buried his attempt, but it wasn’t enough. Al-Nassr faltered, and Al-Ahli seized the moment, claiming their second Saudi Super Cup title.

Summary

Match Result: Al-Ahli 2–2 Al-Nassr (Al-Ahli won 5–3 on penalties)
Cristiano Ronaldo: Scored his 100th goal for Al-Nassr at age 40
Al-Ahli Scorers: Franck Kessie, Roger Ibanez (regular time)
Al-Nassr Scorers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo Brozovic
Trophy: Al-Ahli’s second Saudi Super Cup

A Night to Remember

For Al-Ahli, the victory cements their growing dominance in Asian and Saudi football. For Ronaldo, it was a bittersweet night—reaching a century of goals but falling just short of silverware.

⚽ What’s next? With the Saudi season heating up, all eyes are now on how Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr will carry this momentum into the league battles ahead. Fans worldwide are already marking their calendars for the next clash between these two giants.