Ronaldo vomited

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a difficult night, battling stomach pain during Al Nassr's recent victory.

Despite his renowned physical stamina, Cristiano Ronaldo was not at his peak during the Saudi Pro League match. In Al Nassr's win over Al Ettifaq, the 41-year-old forward played through stomach issues and visible fatigue, though he managed to stay on for most of the game. In stoppage time, he had to leave the pitch as his condition worsened.

After the match, coach Jorge Jesus revealed the severity of the captain's problem. He told the press: “I considered not including him in the lineup because he wasn't well. He had stomach pain and felt exhausted. When I substituted him, he went straight to the dressing room and vomited.”

Despite his health issues, Ronaldo played a key role in the team's attack. His powerful long-range shot around half an hour into the match led to the only goal of the game. Goalkeeper Marek Rodak could only parry the ball, allowing Kingsley Coman to quickly follow up and score.

The Portuguese superstar also nearly scored with a shot that hit the post, and another attempt was cleared by a defender on the goal line. These efforts demonstrated his resilient fighting spirit despite not being in top form.

This win helped Al Nassr set a new record with 15 victories in the Saudi Pro League season, maintaining their title chase as they lead the table by eight points over their closest rivals, who still have one match pending. Though he didn't score directly, Ronaldo left his mark and showed a positive attitude after the match.

On social media, he briefly shared “+3. Amazing energy from the stands”, highlighting the team's important victory.

Currently, Ronaldo ranks third in the scoring race with 24 goals, trailing the leader by three goals as the season enters its final few rounds, promising a tense competition down the stretch.