da mrbet： Cristiano Ronaldo was denied twice by the woodwork – including from a trademark free-kick – during Al-Nassr's 3-1 league loss to Al-Raed.

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Al-Nassr beaten 3-1 by Al-RaedWasteful Ronaldo drew a blankWas left frustrated after the match WHAT HAPPENED?

The Portuguese talisman has been in sensational form this campaign but on Thursday it was just not his night. Failing to inspire his team to salvage at least a point against Al-Raed, he stormed off the pitch, shaking his head in frustration. Ronaldo missed several gilt-edged opportunities in the second half, but he did come close to scoring on two occassions.

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In the 24th minute, after Brozovic set him up with a delightful cross, Ronaldo unleashed a first-time volley that came off the woodwork. However, the rebound fell on the feet of Ayman Yahya, who made no mistake to tap in home from close range. Whereas, deep in stoppage time, Ronaldo had another crack at goal, this time from a dead-ball situation 20 yards out. He followed his trademark run up and rifled in a thunderbolt over the wall that dipped just in time but not enough to beat the crossbar.

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Ronaldo will look to make amends for his misses against Al-Raed by putting in an impressive shift against Al-AIn in the Champions League as Al-Nassr are desperate to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg to progress into the last four of the AFC Champions League.