On August 24, 2025, Al-Hilal clinched the Saudi Super Cup in a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr after a 2-2 draw in regulation time at Hong Kong Stadium. The defeat denied Ronaldo his first official trophy with Al-Nassr, despite his 100th goal for the club.
Al-Nassr took the lead with Ronaldo’s first-half penalty, awarded for a handball by Ali Majrashi, but Al-Hilal equalised before halftime through a stunning goal by Frank Kessie, assisted by Millot. Marcelo Brozovic restored Al-Nassr’s lead with a fine strike 10 minutes from the end, only for Roger Ibanez to level the score with a header off Riyad Mahrez’s corner. In the shootout, Al-Hilal’s Ivan Toney, Kessie, Mahrez, Firas Al-Birakan, and Galeno scored, while Edouard Mendy saved Abdullah Al Khaibari’s attempt, sealing the win.
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— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 23, 2025Ronaldo, scoring his 100th goal in 107 appearances for Al-Nassr, was a constant threat, attempting an overhead kick. Joao Felix showed flashes but lacked impact, while Al-Hilal’s Mahrez and Kessie posed dangers despite a poor pitch hindering play. Al-Hilal, replacing Al-Ahli after their Club World Cup commitments, capitalised on their resilience.
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— Powered by SNB كأس السوبر السعودي (@SaudiSuperCup) August 23, 2025Al-Nassr, coached by Jorge Jesus, missed the suspended Sadio Mane, impacting their tiki-taka style. Al-Hilal’s victory, their second Super Cup in three years, reinforces their dominance, with 2024-25 Saudi Pro League title hopes boosted. Ronaldo’s trophy drought with Al-Nassr continues, despite his back-to-back Golden Boots, drawing 2.5 million X reactions like “CR7 deserves silverware!”
Al-Nassr now focuses on the Saudi Pro League, starting September 1, while Al-Hilal builds momentum.
