Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his silence after Al-Nassr’s unexpected defeat against a ten-man Al-Ittihad

Cristiano Ronaldo sent a motivational message to his Al-Nassr teammates following the team’s unexpected elimination from the King’s Cup Champions at the hands of Al-Ittihad, who played much of the match with 10 men.

The Portuguese superstar wants the team to turn this defeat into a learning experience for the remainder of the season.

A direct message full of determination

On his Twitter account (formerly X), Cristiano Ronaldo posted a brief but powerful message alongside a team photo: “We stay strong, we learn, and we move forward together.”

This message reflects not only his leadership in the locker room but also his commitment to team unity.

Although Karim Benzema put Al-Nassr ahead and former Chelsea winger Angelo Gabriel equalized for Ronaldo team, Houssem Aouar restored Al-Ittihad’s lead in stoppage time, knocking the Saudi side out of the competition.

The most surprising moment came at the start of the second half, when Al-Ittihad’s Ahmed Al-Julaydan was sent off, yet the team still managed to hold the lead and secure passage to the next round.

We stand tall, learn, and move forward together. pic.twitter.com/AzMxf7kw02

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) October 28, 2025

Ronaldo, accustomed to challenges, saw his pursuit of a major title with Al-Nassr suffer another setback, although the team continues to lead the Saudi Professional League with six consecutive wins and a three-point advantage over Al-Taawoun.

Cristiano Ronaldo hunger for victory remains unquenched

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s captain, has recently stated that his passion for football remains intact, despite being 38 years old and having scored over 950 goals in his career.

“My family says it’s time to retire, but I keep performing well and helping my club and national team. Why not continue?” he said.

Ronaldo mindset focuses on enjoying every training session and every match, living day by day, and making the most of the time he has left on the pitch.

With a contract running until 2027 and his sights set on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be a reference both on and off the field.

His leadership, in both moments of victory and defeat, reinforces his legacy as one of the most decisive players in football history, proving that neither age nor setbacks can extinguish his competitive fire.