A Drought Nobody Saw Coming

It sounds unbelievable, but it’s completely true: the man who once dominated Europe with Real Madrid and lifted 35 trophies throughout his career has yet to celebrate a single title since joining Al-Nassr.

His latest setback came this week, with elimination from the Saudi King’s Cup against Al-Ittihad. Former teammate Karim Benzema and Houssem Aouar scored the goals that sent Al-Nassr packing, while Angelo Gabriel’s lone strike wasn’t enough to spare CR7 from yet another disappointment.

Since his arrival, the numbers are brutal: 13 tournaments played, 13 lost. The Portuguese star has competed in three leagues, four domestic cups, two AFC Champions Leagues, and four Super Cups—the most recent one lost on penalties when it seemed Al-Nassr was ready to conquer everything.

A Smile That Only Returns in the League

Not everything is gloom for Cristiano. In the Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr is experiencing its best form since Jorge Jesus took over as head coach. With João Félix as an unexpected partner in attack, the team has won six out of six matches and sits atop the table with 18 points.

The former Atlético and Barcelona forward is shining with nine goals and one assist, while Cristiano, third in the scoring charts, has six goals and one assist, edging closer to the incredible milestone of 950 official goals in his career. Alongside them, Kingsley Coman completes the trident with three goals and four assists, bringing balance to a lethal front line.

Will the Long-Awaited Trophy Finally Arrive?

The drought hurts, but Cristiano Ronaldo’s competitive spirit remains unbroken. His hunger, leadership, and personal records keep the dream of seeing Al-Nassr lift a trophy alive.

For now, the mission is clear: turn league victories into the breakthrough that ends the streak. Zero out of thirteen is a number that simply doesn’t fit the legacy of a champion.