Al-Ittihad Trolls Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo Following Saudi Pro League Victory

Al-Ittihad claimed a significant 2-1 victory over Al-Nassr in their latest Saudi Pro League encounter, a result that was followed by a sharp social media jab directed at Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates. The win, which took place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, saw the victors take to social media shortly after the final whistle to mock their opponents with the caption, "Cheating and still losing," accompanied by a shrug emoji.

The match was defined by an early offensive surge from Al-Ittihad, with George Ilenikhena proving the difference-maker. Ilenikhena netted a brace, scoring in the fourth and 22nd minutes to establish a commanding lead. While Angelo Gabriel managed to reduce the deficit for Al-Nassr in the 36th minute, the visitors were unable to find an equalizer, resulting in a frustrating defeat for Ange Postecoglou’s side.

For Al-Nassr, the result marks a setback in their early-season ambitions. The club currently sits second in the Saudi Pro League standings, level on points with third-placed Al-Qadsiyah but ahead on goal difference. More pressingly, the defeat leaves them three points adrift of league leaders Al-Hilal, who have maintained a perfect record by winning all five of their opening matches.

Ronaldo, who completed his first full 90 minutes of the 2026-27 campaign during this loss, has experienced a measured start to the season. After missing the opening match against Al-Fateh, he scored in a 4-0 win over Al-Riyadh and contributed to the victory against Al-Taawoun. However, he was unable to influence the scoreline against Al-Ittihad. Al-Nassr will now look to regroup as they prepare to host Abha this coming Wednesday, followed by an away fixture against Al-Khaleej.