Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Penalty as Al-Nassr Beat NEOM

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening in front of goal, but Al-Nassr still secured a 1–0 victory over NEOM in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday. The Portuguese forward missed a first-half penalty and wasted further opportunities, leaving João Félix to decide the contest with a superb strike after the break.

Al-Nassr were awarded a penalty in first-half stoppage time after João Félix was fouled inside the area. Ronaldo stepped up hoping to open the scoring, but his effort went wide of the post. The miss came in his first match since the Portuguese Football Federation announced a 30-day suspension and a €255 fine following his departure from the national team camp earlier in October.

Ronaldo had another major chance shortly after half-time when a delivery from Sadio Mané left him with an opportunity in front of an unguarded goal. However, the 41-year-old sent the ball over the crossbar. Despite his difficult night, Al-Nassr continued to push for a winner and eventually broke the deadlock in the 61st minute.

Félix struck from outside the penalty area after receiving the ball from Ângelo, securing all three points for the home side. The result kept Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League title race, while Ronaldo remained on 981 career goals, still chasing the milestone of 1,000.