Ronaldo’s Saudi trophy wait drags on after Al-Nassr falls to Gamba Osaka in Asian final
Deniz Hammat scored in the 30th minute as Gamba Osaka held off Al-Nassr’s attack, which finished with more possession and chances.
- On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Al-Nassr lost 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, as Turkish forward Deniz Hammat scored in the 30th minute.
- Gamba Osaka relied on defensive discipline throughout the tournament, focusing on organization and tight scorelines to neutralize Al-Nassr's attacking threat despite the Saudi club averaging 2.6 goals per match.
- Despite Al-Nassr dominating possession, Joao Felix struck the post with 13 minutes remaining, while the goal stood after a lengthy VAR check confirmed no offside infraction.
- After the final whistle, Cristiano Ronaldo walked away from his teammates and did not reappear to collect his runner-up medal, leaving head coach Jorge Jesus to lead the squad to the podium.
- Al-Nassr can still secure the Saudi Pro League title by defeating Damac on Thursday, leading Al-Hilal by two points and offering Ronaldo his first major trophy since joining in 2023.
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Again nothing with the first title! Cristiano Ronaldo (41) and his Saudi club Al-Nassr lose the final in the AFC Champions League Two.
Cristiano Ronaldo refused to accept his runners-up medal after Al-Nassr were beaten by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League final on Saturday night. Ronaldo's team had reached the final of Asia's second-tier club competition, but Deniz Hommet's goal was enough for Gamba Osaka to win the match 1-0 at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh. After the final whistle, Ronaldo broke away from his Al-Nassr teammates and headed straight for the tunnel. The former M…
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