Ronaldo’s Dismal Defeat: Al Hilal Emerges Victorious in Saudi King’s Cup Final
Despite high hopes, Ronaldo faced yet another disappointment as Al Nassr fell to Al Hilal in a thrilling Saudi King’s Cup final that ended in penalties (4-5).
The Nail-Biting Match
After regular and extra time, the game concluded in a 1-1 draw at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović put Al Hilal in the lead with a goal in the 7th minute. However, Al Nassr fought back and managed to equalize in the 88th minute with a powerful header by Ayman Yahya that slipped past Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
High Tensions and Drama
The match was not short of drama, with Al Nassr’s Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina receiving a red card in the 56th minute. The tension escalated further with the dismissals of Al Hilal defenders Ali Al-Bulayhi in the 87th minute and Senegalese Khalidou Koulibaly in the 90th minute.
Penalty Shootout Drama
In the intense penalty shootout, both teams struggled to convert their chances. Al Hilal’s Ruben Neves and Saud Abdulhamid missed their shots, while Al Nassr’s Alex Telles, Ali Al-Hassan, and Mishari Al-Nimr also failed to find the back of the net. Ultimately, Al Hilal emerged victorious with a 5-4 win, securing their 11th King’s Cup title in history.
Al Hilal’s Dominance
Al Hilal’s victory marked their fifth win over Al Nassr across four competitions, including the league matches, the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, the Riyadh Season Cup, and now the King’s Cup final. Their triumph also saw them retain the title they won last season in a similar penalty shootout against Al Wehda.
