Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo (R) reacts after throwing an elbow during a Saudi Super Cup semifinal loss to Al-Hilal on Monday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo by Ali Haider/EPA-EFE
April 9 (UPI) -- Cristiano Ronaldo used his right elbow to push away a defender, sending him to the ground and resulting in a red card during an Al-Nassr Saudi Super Cup semifinal loss to Al-Hilal.
The incident, which triggered a sideline scuffle, occurred in the 85th minute of the 2-1 setback Monday at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The infraction marked the 12th red-card expulsion of Ronaldo's decorated soccer career.
Al-Hilal was leading 2-0 when defender Ali Albulayhi completed a slide tackle to stop an Al-Nassr attack. He then went to the sideline to retrieve the ball before Ronaldo came flying into the area and ran into him.
Ronaldo then picked up the ball and used his right arm to smack into Albulayhi, who fell to the ground.
Players from both teams ran into the area and exchanged words and shoves before they were separated. Ronaldo raised his fist in a punching motion toward the referee after he was issued the red card, but then lowered his arm.
Al-Nassr played with 10 men for the remainder of the match. Senegalese striker Sadio Mane cut the Al-Hilal lead in half with a goal in stoppage time, but Al-Nassr could not net an equalizer.
Al-Hilal, with a 33-match winning streak, will will play Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Cup finale Thursday in Abu Dhabi. They are scheduled to face Al-Nassr again May 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Al-Hilal (25-0-2) totaled 77 points through 27 games to lead the Saudi Pro League standings. Al-Nassr (21-4-2) sits in second place, 12 points behind the league leaders. The Saudi Pro League season is 34 games.
Al-Nassr will host Al Feiha in a league match April 19 at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.
Ronaldo, 39, totaled 29 goals and 10 assists through 25 league games this season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a straight red card four minutes from time for elbowing an opponent when his side was 2-0 down before it scored a late consolation.
How much is Ronaldo's red card? ›
Cristiano Ronaldo exactly has seen four times more red cards over the course of his successful career than Lionel Messi. After a red card against Al Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final, Ronaldo's tally of red cards has reached 12.
Why did Ronaldo get the red card last night? ›
Ronaldo faces ban after red card for elbowing opponent in Saudi Super Cup | Football News - Business Standard.
How many goals has Ronaldo scored? ›
He is one of the few players to have made over 1,200 professional career appearances, the most by an outfield player, and has scored over 890 official senior career goals for club and country, making him the top goalscorer of all time.
Is Al Nassr out of the Saudi Super Cup? ›
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off late on as his side lost 2-1 to city rivals Al Hilal in their Saudi Super Cup semifinal after a heated clash in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Who is Al Hilal's rival? ›
Saudi El Clásico (Arabic: كلاسيكو السعودية), is the name given to any football match between rival clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. It is contested at least twice a year in the Saudi Pro League competition and often in other competitions.
How many red cards did Lionel Messi get? ›
Lionel Messi has been sent off three times in his entire career. Twice for Argentina and once for Barcelona. For a player who actually gets kicked an awful lot, Messi has had to endure all sorts of brutality on the pitch. However, the three times he was red-carded in his entire footballing career.
How much do footballers have to pay for a red card? ›
Red card fine
The exact amount of the fine imposed for a red card can vary widely. However, it's reported that fines for a straight red card in the Premier League can range from £2,500 to £12,500, depending on the severity of the offence and other mitigating circ*mstances.
Who has the highest red card in football history? ›
Who has the most red cards in football history?
| Rank | Name | Number of red cards |
|---|
| 1 | Gerardo Bedoya | 46 |
| 2 | Cyril Rool | 25 |
| 3 | Sergio Ramos | 24 |
| 4 | Alexis Ruano | 22 |
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The first was against Aston Villa
May 15, 2004, is the day when Ronaldo was expelled for the very first time. It was the last game of the season in the Premier League and it was against Aston Villa.
Al Nassr vs Al Hilal Semifinal Live Telecast in India
Al Nassr vs Al Hilal Semifinal match will be live telecasted in India on Sony Sports Network channel Sony TEN 2.
Who's better, Ronaldo or Messi? ›
Both have extraterrestrial numbers but Messi is better. Cristiano: 573 goals in 761 games = 0.75 goals per game. Messi: 552 goals in 637 games = 0.87 goals per game.
How much is Ronaldo worth? ›
Ronaldo's contract has been estimated by media to be worth more than €200m ($219.98m). PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130m while club teammate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120m to sit third.
Can Ronaldo score 1000 goals? ›
Ronaldo's 857 career goals have been scored at an average of 0.72 per game. Using that strike-rate, he would have to play another 198 matches to get the 143 goals needed to reach 1,000.
Who got a red card in PSG vs Al Nassr? ›
Cristiano Ronaldo was shown a red card for seemingly elbowing an Al-Hilal player as he lashed out at the end of a frustrating Saudi Super Cup clash.
How many match did Ronaldo play for Al Nassr? ›
So far, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 47 goals in 45 appearances for Al Nassr FC in the Saudi Pro League. Overall he has scored 62 goals in 67 games for the Riyadh-based team.
Who is Ronaldo's wife? ›
| Georgina Rodríguez |
|---|
| Occupations | social media personality model |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Partner | Cristiano Ronaldo (2016–present) |
| Children | 6 (incl. 3 step., 1 deceased) |
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