Cristiano Ronaldo misses a simple one-on-one chance during Al Nassr's defeat - WATCH

After playing a formidable role in Al-Nassr's triumph in the Arab Club Champions Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo's team has made a horrendous start to the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 season. Al-Nassr have so far played two and have lost two. On Friday, the team endured a 0-2 defeat against Al-Taawoun. Ronaldo once again appeared the busiest on the field for the visitors, and he took many go's at the goal. However, could not find the back of the net, moreover, missed a simple chance as per his standards.

3 things you need to know

• Al-Nassr incurred defeat against Al-Taawoun on Friday, August 18,2023
• Ronaldo failed to score for the club
• Ronaldo is getting trolled on internet for missing the chance to eqalise for Al-Nassr

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Cristiano Ronaldo fails to beat the keeper in a one-on-one contest

As the internet always stays ablaze with Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo debate, therefore, the fans of both divisions seemingly wait for the enforcer of the other clan to make an error. As Ronaldo was in focus on Friday, one out of the two things was bound to happen, either he would have received praise for a world-class goal or might have trolled for going goalless. As it happened, the latter case prevailed. 

In the 63rd minute, a long pass was made and CR7 was through, he surged ahead and soon it became a one-on-one situation became prevalent with the goalkeeper. Since the angle was tight, Ronaldo tried to make space and went horizontal, however, the men with defensive duties arrived and blocked the Real Madrid legend's shot. Here's what transpired at KSU Football Field. 

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Al-Nassr in troubled waters

Ronaldo missed the chance to equalise and soon Al-Taawoun took a two-goal cushion. It is the second consecutive loss for Al-Nassr, thereby highlighting a subdued start to the league season. Courtesy of the losses, the team stands as low as 15th on the table. Nevertheless, with the signings they have made, one could expect Al-Nassr to improve their position in the coming weeks.