- Match: Al Nassr 2-0 win on Sept. 14, 2025.
- Goals scored by Sadio Mané and Iñigo Martínez.
- 89th-minute penalty awarded against Al Nassr.
- Ronaldo gave goalkeeper Raghed Al Najjar a pep talk before the kick.
- Myziane Maolida’s penalty was saved, keeping Al Nassr’s clean sheet intact.
- Ronaldo didn’t score but showcased leadership and influence.
Cristiano Ronaldo may not have scored in Al Nassr’s 2-0 victory on Sunday, September 14, 2025, but his leadership left fans talking long after the final whistle.
With Al Nassr already leading through goals from Sadio Mané and Iñigo Martínez, the visitors faced a late scare when a penalty was awarded against them in the 89th minute. A clean sheet looked doomed.
In that tense moment, Ronaldo stepped in—not as a goal scorer, but as a motivator. Cameras captured the Portuguese icon speaking directly to goalkeeper Raghed Al Najjar, urging him to stay sharp and calm.
Moments later, Myziane Maolida stepped up for the penalty. The stadium fell silent before erupting in cheers as Al Najjar dived to his right and pulled off a stunning save.
The stop not only preserved Al Nassr’s clean sheet but also highlighted Ronaldo’s enduring influence. His pep talk seemed to steel his teammate’s nerves, showing once again that his impact stretches far beyond goals and assists.
On a night where he didn’t score, Ronaldo still proved that true leadership is about lifting those around you when it matters most.
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