In a Saudi Super Cup showdown on Monday night, Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Al-Nassr striker, faced a red card as his team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Al-Hilal.

Ronaldo's dismissal came after he was caught elbowing Ali Al-Bulaihi during the game. The match took an intense turn as Otavio appeared to secure a lead for Al-Nassr with a goal just before halftime. However, Ronaldo's offside positioning led to the goal being disallowed, sparking frustration.

Amid heated exchanges with the referee over the decision, Ronaldo's dissent earned him a yellow card. But tensions boiled over when he retaliated against an Al-Hilal player, resulting in a straight red card for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.

In a dramatic exit, Ronaldo gestured angrily towards the referee and sarcastically applauded as he left the field, leaving his team trailing 2-0.

The incident highlights the competitive spirit of football clashes and the impact of split-second decisions on the game's outcome.