It’s not often when you see Cristiano Ronaldo refusing to take a spot kick. The Al Nassr skipper loves scoring from the spot, with many of his goals coming from the high-pressure situations. However, it looks like Cristiano might have been in a giving mood earlier today, with the Portuguese gifting his penalty to Sadio Mane despite having the chance to edge one step closer to a hat trick.

The event happened in the first half of the contest against Al Khaleej, with Al Nassr already up by a goal. Sadio Mane was fouled inside the box in the 26th minute, which saw the referee point to the spot. However, rather than scoring his second goal, Cristiano passed the ball to Mane while encouraging him to double the team’s lead.

The Senegalese star made the most of the chance as he calmly converted the penalty, putting his team ahead by two goals. Al Nassr has been pretty comfortable throughout the contest. Cristiano Ronaldo, too looks in sublime form, with the Portuguese putting his team ahead by three goals with a stunning strike in the second half. A win tonight will see Al Nassr make it into the finals of the Kings Cup, with Al Hilal already securing their place with a win over Al Ittihad last night.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr get one over Al Hilal

While Cristiano Ronaldo had had a great run in Saudi Arabia, things usually come down crashing for him whenever his side is up against Al Hilal. The last game between the two teams saw the Al Nassr skipper combust as he elbowed Ali Al-Bulaihi in the chest, picking up a red card in the process. Fans will hope the player can control his temper this time around with a lot at stake.

The Riyadh Season Cup in February was no different, with the Portuguese superstar seen storming out of the pitch following the team’s defeat to Al Hilal. If Cristiano Ronaldo wants to end the ongoing season on a positive note, he will have to get past the one challenge he’s constantly failed at. With Al Hilal already miles ahead of Al Nassr in the league standings, the Kings Cup could be the only chance for Cristiano Ronaldo’s men to settle the odds!

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