Cristiano Ronaldo suffered yet another terrible preseason setback when Benfica defeated Al-Nassr. Benfica was the team that defeated them this time.

The 38-year-old player participated in more than two thirds of Al-Nassr’s game on Thursday, July 20, which resulted in a 4-1 loss. The only chance he got was because a chip was mishandled.

SportBIBLE claims that Angel Di Maria, his former Real Madrid colleague, stole the show and left everyone in complete disbelief with his performance.

The Argentine broke the game’s deadlock after 23 minutes and went on to make an indelible mark on the game.

Nonetheless, it was an excellent practice for coach Luis Castro as he steps up Al-Nassr’s pre-season preparations ahead of what looks to be an exciting 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season.

Fans react to Ronaldo’s gesture

Ronaldo has received criticism for his lackluster play thus far, but his gesture after Benfica’s loss might more than make up for it.

The great forward for Real Madrid and Manchester United was involved with a pitch invader for the eighth time in his illustrious career.

Even though CR7 was staring at the cold, harsh hands of an overwhelming loss, he managed to look up at a devoted fan who had come onto the field to get a selfie with his hero.