Keok dari Gamba Osaka, Ronaldo Gagal Bawa Al Nassr Juara ACL 2 – CNN Indonesia

Al Nassr failed to secure the AFC Champions League Two (ACL 2) title after suffering a 0-1 defeat against Gamba Osaka in the tournament final.

The loss ensures that Cristiano Ronaldo remains without a championship title in this competition, extending a period of trophy drought for the forward in Asia. According to reporting from ANTARA News, the 0-1 result against the Japanese club means the period of paceklik gelar—or a trophy drought—continues for Ronaldo.

Ronaldo’s Continental Struggle

The defeat has been framed by some outlets as a continuation of a difficult run for the Portuguese star on the continent. Kompas.id noted that the result from the final allows Gamba Osaka to continue what the outlet described as the curse of Cristiano Ronaldo in Asia.

Despite the high expectations surrounding Al Nassr’s campaign in the ACL 2, the team was unable to overcome the Gamba Osaka defense to find an equalizer, leaving them as runners-up in the competition.

Medal Ceremony Absence

Following the conclusion of the match, attention shifted to Ronaldo’s reaction to the defeat. CNN Indonesia reported that the player disappeared during the medal ceremony, failing to appear as the medals were being presented to the participants.

The absence from the podium highlighted the disappointment of the result for both the player and the Saudi Arabian club, who had hoped to claim the trophy.