Cristiano Ronaldo fails to find the back of the net for second game running as Al-Nassr lose 3-1

Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first Al-Nassr goal after going blank for the second time as his team succumbed to a Saudi Arabian Super Cup semi-final loss against Al-Ittihad.

Ronaldo, who also whitewashed in his official Al-Nassr debut at the weekend, was unable to make much of an impact as his team lost 3-1, thanks to goals from Romarinho, Hamdallah and Al-Shaqeeti.

The Portuguese striker came close, however, as he sprang into action just before half time, leaping high into the air and deflecting a powerful header on goal, only to have it parried on goal by Grohe.

Cristiano Ronaldo did not score for the second game in a row as his team was defeated by Al-Ittihad

The Portuguese striker came close just before the break with a powerful header but Grohe prevented him in the goal.

It seemed to everyone that the striker had opened his account in front of the expectant crowd at King Fahd Stadium, but the wait continues.

Their misery was compounded when Al-Ittihad hit back at the other end and doubled their lead through Hamdallah.

Despite Talisca returning a goal to Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s team fell apart on the counter when Al-Ittihad clinched victory in stoppage time with a third goal.

The 37-year-old showed a frustrated figure after failing to score despite looking lively from the start as he tried to orchestrate the crowd with some of his trademark tricks.

The former Manchester United star tried to orchestrate the crowd early on with some trademark skills.

Ronaldo displayed a frustrated figure throughout the game, often reaching deep to grab the ball.

The 37-year-old household name has managed just one shot on goal in his two Al-Nassr appearances.

Often having to dig deep for the ball, Ronaldo has managed just one shot on goal in the two games he has played for Al-Nassr as he struggles to get going since making his sensational move from Manchester United.

His night came to a head in the 54th minute when he found himself on the right flank and savagely finished off a cross for a throw-in on the opposite flank.

Just 10 minutes later, the striker had a chance to open his account in sensational style when Al-Nassr was awarded a free kick into Ronaldo territory.

But not so for Ronaldo, who hit the ball well but sent his effort over the bar and Grohe was not forced to make a save.

It was Ronaldo’s first loss in an Al-Nassr jersey, as the striker failed to lead his team to the Saudi Arabian Super Cup final. Instead, the winners Al-Ittihad will face Al-Feiha at the King Fahd Stadium.

Despite scoring twice for a Saudi All-Star XI in a friendly against Lionel Messi’s PSG, Ronaldo has yet to make his mark for his new club Al-Nassr.