Amidst the intense rivalry between Saudi Pro League powerhouses Al Hilal and Al Nassr, a unique spectacle is set to unfold in the pivotal AFC Champions League semi-final matchup. Al Hilal supporters have devised an ingenious tifo that will poke fun at Al Nassr’s star forward, Cristiano Ronaldo. Inspired by Al Nassr’s own tifo depicting Ronaldo with the team’s badge, Al Hilal’s tifo will present a humorous twist by showcasing the Portuguese icon donning Al Hilal’s colors instead.
Al Hilal currently finds itself in a precarious position, trailing Al Ain 4-2 on aggregate. The Saudi Pro League leaders were stunned by Al Ain, and they now harbor hopes of a remarkable comeback at the Kingdom Arena. The victor of this highly anticipated clash will face either Ulsan HD FC or Yokohoma FM in the AFC Champions League final.
In a curious turn of events, Ronaldo and Al Nassr previously faced Al Ain in the previous round, where the United Arab Emirates outfit eliminated Ronaldo’s team on penalties last month. At the Al Awal Park, Al Ain claimed a 3-1 penalty shootout victory despite a 4-4 draw in regulation time. Ronaldo’s late penalty kick equalized the aggregate score, forcing the match into a shootout. Although Al Nassr triumphed 4-3 in the shootout, Al Ain had earlier secured a 1-0 victory in the first leg.
Following the AFC Champions League semi-final, Ronaldo and Al Nassr will turn their attention to the Saudi Pro League, where they are scheduled to face Al Khaleej at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on Saturday. Notably, Al Nassr and Al Khaleej will lock horns once again in the King’s Cup semi-final at the Al Awal Park, adding another layer of intrigue to this rivalry.
