Cristiano Ronaldo just one match away from offering Al-Nassr their first title after beating Benzema’s Al-Ittihad

Cristiano Ronaldo finds himself one victory away from clinching his first trophy with Al‑Nassr after a crucial 2–1 win in the Super Cup semi‑final against Al‑Ittihad. The club secured their place in the final thanks to two pivotal goals: one from Sadio Mané, who struck early, and another from João Félix, who finished off a play set up by none other than Cristiano himself. Mané was sent off, receiving a red card following a heated protest toward the referee.

With this semi‑final victory now in the books, Al‑Nassr is just one game away from lifting the Saudi Super Cup, offering Ronaldo a real shot at finally adding a trophy to his Al‑Nassr tenure.

The Saudi Super Cup is in its 2025 edition, and for the first time since 2022, it features a four‑team knockout format with semi‑finals leading into a final. The format includes both league and King’s Cup winners and runners‑up.

What’s next in the Super Cup — And Ronaldo’s current status

As reigning semi‑finalists, Al‑Nassr will now face the winner of the other semi‑final (likely involving the Pro League or King’s Cup champions or runners‑up) in the final. A victory there would not only secure their first Super Cup since 2020, but also mark Cristiano’s first title with the club since joining in December 2022.

Ronaldo personally has contributed notably in the 2024–25 season: he has scored 2 goals in the Super Cup so far, and stands as Al‑Nassr’s overall top scorer this season with 35 goals across all competitions—including 25 in the league and 8 in the AFC Champions League Elite. His 4 Super Cup assists also highlight his importance in the competition.

Beyond the Super Cup, Ronaldo’s broader campaign with Al‑Nassr in the 2024–25 season has been impressive individually, even if team success has been mixed. Al‑Nassr finished third in the Pro League, exited in the King’s Cup Round of 16, and reached the semi‑finals of the AFC Champions League Elite—all without lifting another trophy.

Cristiano Ronaldo nearly has his first title with Al-Nassr within reach after a semi-final win over Al-Ittihad. The Super Cup final is next—if victory follows, it would be his first trophy since joining the Saudi club, capping an otherwise individually strong but collectively trophy-dry season.