“This week just got better” – Cristiano Ronaldo MISSING crucial penalty for Al-Nassr in King’s Cup elimination evokes WILD reactions on social media
Fans were shocked as Cristiano Ronaldo missed a crucial penalty kick against Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Arabia King's Cup.
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Cristiano Ronaldo missed a last-minute penalty to bring his side level in the King's Cup (Via X/@brfootball & Football__Tweet)
Cristiano Ronaldo is, without a fraction of doubt, one of the most reliable penalty takers in the sport. From crucial last-minute penalties to almost always scoring the winner in penalty shootouts, Ronaldo is the go-to man from twelve yards out. However, even the best can have bad days, as proven by the Portuguese’s missed penalty on Tuesday.
Al-Nassr faced Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Arabia King’s Cup in the Round of 16 eliminator. Even though many expected Al-Nassr to progress, the game ended in a narrow 1-0 defeat for the Faris Najd, thereby ending their hopes of progression. What made headlines on social media was the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo skied a crucial penalty in injury time which would’ve seen his side pull level with the visitors.
Al-Nassr were awarded a penalty in the 96th minute, when the Portuguese steeped up to save the day. However, his powerful penalty flew over the crossbar and into the crowd as fans spotted the ball hitting an unsuspecting young supporter.
??| Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in the 90+6' that could have tied the game, knocking Al-Nassr out of the King Cup… ?
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) October 29, 2024
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Al-Nassr were subsequently knocked out of the competition after failing to get back into the game. The team now continues their quest for a major trophy since the arrival of the Portuguese superstar.
Fans laugh at Cristiano Ronaldo for missing crucial penalty
It isn’t every day that Ronaldo misses a crucial penalty for his team. The Portuguese superstar let his team down in the final minutes against Al-Taawoun as his penalty missed the target. A fan commented that Barcelona supporters are having the best week of their lives. With massive wins over Bayern Munich and Real Madrid coupled with Vinicius Jr.‘s snub in the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Ronaldo’s embarrassing miss only added to the fun.
Another claimed that Ronaldo has truly hit rock bottom and should immediately consider hanging up his boots. With the elimination from the King’s Cup, a fan noted that Al-Nassr are yet to win something serious after Ronaldo’s arrival. A fan mocked Ronaldo’s penalty style and said that he missed the first kick in which he didn’t stutter thrice during the run-up.
al nassr paying this finished player for some insta followers and cringe celebrations??
— ganesh?? (@breathMessi21) October 29, 2024
He shld retire man what was he doin ???? pic.twitter.com/gHMHQnwXXY
— Jnr! ?? (@Untd59) October 29, 2024
Barca fans are living their best life dawg
— Geezy (@LFCGeezy) October 29, 2024
Alhaji Wasiu was gifted penalty as usual at 90+4 minute and he missed it ?? pic.twitter.com/yHJ6Q2IAb6
— н’вσzz (@iam_hbozz) October 29, 2024
? Cristiano Ronaldo has now lost the Saudi Kings Cup for the 3rd season in a row..
— JUICE? (@wtf_Christiano) October 29, 2024
Absolutely zero excuses for this failure
My goat just failed me pic.twitter.com/WK7txA4QB2
“If Messi could score penalties , Argentina could have won some trophies” pic.twitter.com/BTDvPQDHfh
— ????? ? (@Shelby_Messi) October 30, 2024
Barcelona and Messi fans having the best week that you can ever think of ???
— ????? ?????? ? (@Kellybonito_) October 29, 2024
Messi scores that.
— Lea (@Lea_EFC) October 29, 2024
As things stand, Al-Nassr are third in the Saudi Pro League with 18 points from eight League matches. Ronaldo hasn’t scored in his last two games for the club, although he is the third-highest goal scorer in the competition. With nine goals and three assists in all competitions, it wouldn’t take long before the striker hits top form.
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