“Sign some defenders”, “Ronaldo is finished” – Twitter explodes as Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr lose 2-0 against Al-Taawoun

“In a surprising turn of events, Al-Nassr faced a 2-0 setback against Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League last Friday, August 18th. This came even with the anticipated return of football icon, Cristiano Ronaldo, much to the dismay of their supporters.

After a recent 2-1 loss to Al-Ettifaq, the home team couldn’t capitalize on their momentum in their season’s debut league match.

Al-Taawoun’s Leandre Tawamba found the net in the 20th minute, setting the tone for the game. Al-Nassr, despite their efforts, couldn’t mount a comeback.

The spotlight was on the returning Ronaldo, who struggled to find his rhythm. A particularly frustrating moment was his close-range attempt which rebounded off the post. Though, even if it had found its mark, it would have been deemed offside.

The final nail in the coffin came during injury time, when Ahmed Bahusayn sealed the win for Al-Taawoun, causing a stir among Riyadh’s title aspirants.

Supporters voiced their displeasure on social media. A vocal fan demanded, “SIGN SOME DEFENDERS PLEASE.” Another opined on Ronaldo’s form, stating, “Ronaldo is finished.” These are just a snapshot of the Twitter storm as Ronaldo and his team commence their SPL journey with back-to-back losses.

Up next for Al-Nassr is the AFC Champions League playoff against Shabab Al Ahil from the UAE on August 22, followed by a league match at Al Fateh three days subsequent.”

How has Cristiano Ronaldo fared for Al-Nassr this season?

“Cristiano Ronaldo has kicked off the 2023-24 season on a high note. The esteemed five-time Ballon d’Or champion has already found the net six times in just as many matches, propelling Al-Nassr to clinch the Arab Champions Cup.

Despite a quiet start in a 0-0 standoff with Al-Shahab, Ronaldo unleashed his prowess by scoring in the following five encounters. This includes a remarkable double while Al-Nassr was down to nine men, securing a 2-1 victory over Al-Hilal in extra time.

This triumph signifies Ronaldo’s inaugural silverware with Al-Nassr, especially notable after two seasons without any titles.

With momentum on his side, the Portuguese maestro is geared up to lead Al-Nassr to outdo their previous season’s second-place SPL finish.”