Cristiano Ronaldo talks to himself after missed shot ends Al-Nassr AFC hopes

Cristiano Ronaldo’s reaction went viral after talking to himself following Al-Nassr’s heartbreaking AFC exit.

Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted chatting to himself and reenacting the shot that had ended Al-Nassr’s hopes of making it to the AFC Champions League final, turning an ordinary moment into a momentous one on a tense and exciting Asian night.

The 3-2 semifinal loss to Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale was devastating for Al-Nassr and its supporters. Cristiano Ronaldo was both the victim and the hero in this encounter, which was wonderful until the very end.

In the specifics, Ronaldo had a one-on-one encounter with the goalie during stoppage time, but his attempt failed as it struck a Kawasaki defender, who prevented his team from drawing.

“Don” stood in the center of the field, reenacting the shot with his hands and feet as the referee blew the final whistle, seemingly trying to make sense of what had happened.

With Ronaldo observed talking to himself, the scene swiftly went viral on social media, raising millions of people’s concerns and sympathies.

The audience’s cameras also caught Ayman Yahya of Al-Nassr collapsing on the field, crying uncontrollably, as the team lost the chance to play an all-Saudi final against Al-Ahli in the tournament’s maiden iteration under its new format.

The Portuguese celebrity swiftly collected himself and posted a hopeful message to his fans on his personal account on the X platform, despite the evident sadness: “Sometimes the dream has to wait. This squad and everything we have accomplished on the field make me proud.

He went on: “We are grateful to all of our supporters who have supported and believed in us during the entire process. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Ronaldo could add to his remarkable record of five Champions League titles by winning the event, which offered a chance to make up for the league loss and accomplish something fresh on a different continent.