Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to take a stoppage-time penalty for Al Nassr, and it was meant to be his moment. The Portugal international, renowned for maintaining his cool under pressure, had previously converted all 18 penalties for Al Nassr. Still, the ball went over the bar this time, surprising the 14,519 spectators at home.

Al-Taawoun's unexpected 1-0 victory in their Round of 16 matchup in the ongoing King's Cup, Saudi Arabia's top knockout tournament, was sufficient.

With 20 minutes left, Waleed Al-Ahmad headed the goal to give Al-Taawoun the lead. Al-Ahmad was then called for a foul in the penalty area in the 95th minute, but Lady Luck had other ideas, as Ronaldo missed his chance.

There are now two additional titles for Ronaldo and Al Nassr to contend for this season. They have seven points from three games in the Asian Champions League group stage and are six points behind leaders Al Hilal after eight games in the Saudi Pro League.