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Cristiano Ronaldo issues message to team-mates as Al-Nassr get narrow win in King's Cup without their star player

Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr FC

Al Qadasiya

<p>Al-Nassr played second-tier Al-Hazem in the King's Cup and won 2-1, with Nawaf Boushal's last-minute winner following Sadio Mane's strike in first-half injury time. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-cristiano-ronaldo-left-out-of-al-nassr-squad-king-s-cup-clash-al-hazem-explained/blt144853fb0bae43d2" target="_blank">Ronaldo was not in the squad</a>, as coach Stefano Pioli rotated his side.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/why-cristiano-ronaldo-left-out-of-al-nassr-squad-king-s-cup-clash-al-hazem-explained/blt144853fb0bae43d2#cs0f8a15977be84bd0" target="_blank">Pioli opted to rest Ronaldo ahead of last Friday's clash against Al-Wehda</a>, and their AFC Champions League tie against Al Rayyan. Without him, Al-Nassr were not exactly comfortable, but he was pleased to see his side progress, as he continues to wait for his first Saudi Arabian trophy.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ronaldo posted on Instagram: "Got the win in the King's Cup. Well done!"</p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt2a7a0312a4a98646/461199679_18577533205056421_4647945090265273063_n.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt2a7a0312a4a98646/461199679_18577533205056421_4647945090265273063_n.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt2a7a0312a4a98646/461199679_18577533205056421_4647945090265273063_n.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Ronaldo King's Cup Instagram" data-source="@cristiano Instagram" data-copyright="@cristiano Instagram" data-portal-copyright="@cristiano Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt2a7a0312a4a98646;width:1170;height:2080"></picture>

WHAT RONALDO SAID

<p>Al-Nassr play Al-Wehda on Friday, then face Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League on Monday. Ronaldo is likely to play a part in both fixtures.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Cristiano Ronaldo issues message to team-mates as Al-Nassr get narrow win in King's Cup without their star player | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a congratulatory message to his Al-Nassr team-mates after they beat Al-Hazm 2-1 in the King Cup of Champions. 