In the early morning of February 26, Al Nassr had a difficult away trip to Al Shabab’s field. Ronaldo put Al Nassr up 1-0 on the penalty spot in the 21st minute. This goal also increased CR7’s total scoring record in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 to 22 and consolidated its leading position. Tournament scoring list. However, Al Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrovic pursued fiercely with 19 goals.
But the most notable thing that Ronaldo did in this match was also when celebrating the goal. The Portuguese superstar celebrated in the familiar “Siuuu” style. In response to Ronaldo’s celebration, the home fans continuously tried to make him lose his temper by chanting the name of his great rival Lionel Messi throughout the match and clearly made the Portuguese player angry.
Al Nassr scored a valuable victory thanks to Brazilian striker Talisca in the 86th minute. Ronaldo also participated in the goal celebration with his teammates and the 39-year-old player acted very offensively when cupping hand to his ear and then down to his crotch. This action made Al Shabab fans very upset.
Ronaldo’s actions forced the Saudi Pro League’s disciplinary committee to open an investigation. And Saudi Arabian media reported that the legend of Man United and Real Madrid has now been severely punished when he was banned from playing in Al Nassr’s next two matches along with being fined but the amount is unknown.
Ronaldo will not be available for Thursday’s match against Al Hazm and could also be sidelined for Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League quarter-final.