Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr faced a heart-wrenching exit from the Asian Champions League on Monday after a thrilling penalty shoot-out against Al-Ain. The Saudi Pro League giants managed an impressive 4-3 victory in regular time, leveling the aggregate score at 4-4. However, their hopes were dashed when Al-Nassr's key foreign players—Miroslav Brozovic, Alex Telles, and Otavio—missed their penalties, leading to a 3-1 shoot-out loss.
Despite the intense competition, Al-Nassr showcased their resilience and fighting spirit throughout the match, pushing the game to the limits. Unfortunately, the missed penalties proved costly, allowing Al-Ain from the United Arab Emirates to advance to the semi-finals.
Al-Ain will now set their sights on facing either Al-Hilal or Al-Ittihad, both formidable teams from Saudi Arabia, in next month's semi-final showdown. This advancement marks a significant achievement for Al-Ain as they continue their pursuit of the ACL title.
Ronaldo and his team will regroup and look forward to their upcoming Saudi Pro League matches, aiming to build on their strong performance in the ACL and maintain their status as one of the region's top football clubs.
Reference(s):
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