"Luis Castro out", "Title has been lost in match week 3" - Social media explodes as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr play out draw with Al-Ahli
Fans have reacted on social media as Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr drew 1-1 against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League on Friday (September 13) at Al-Awwal Park. This is the Knights of Najd's second draw in the first three fixtures of the league.
Following a goalless first half, Al-Ahli opened the scoring with Franck Kessié's goal from an assist by Firas Al-Buraikan in the 57th minute. Al-Nassr's equalizer came from an own goal by Bassam Mohammed Alhurayji minutes before the final whistle.
Fans flooded social media with posts, sharing their opinions on Al-Nassr's draw with Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. While some criticized Cristiano Ronaldo's side's performance, others wanted manager Luis Castro to be removed. Here are some of their reactions from X (formerly Twitter):
One fan wrote:
"LUIS CASTRO OUT !!!!!!!!!!!"
Another added:
"The title has been lost in match week 3."
"Please sack Luis Castro cause how do you lose composure after 45 minutes?? Same thing against Al hilal. Get him out @AlNassrFC_EN Dominated the first period and now look like a mess," chimed in another fan.
One account posted:
"Talisca is ass**. This team is full of scrubs."
Another tweeted:
"But why is AL Nassr not buying players like the other teams in the their league. This squad don't have the quality to face the top teams in the league."
"Lucky draw. Sack that coach and sign new players during January transfer window." posted another.
One user wrote:
"U guys have too be the most useless team in Saudi no doubt."
While another wrote:
"Nothing to be happy about this tbh just give Al hilal the trophy already."
After the draw against Al-Ahli, Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are sixth on the Saudi Pro League table with five points after three matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr teammate says he'll consider returning to Europe in the future
Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate Aymeric Laporte has said he would consider leaving the Saudi Pro League side if he gets the right offer from Europe. The former Manchester City defender was linked with a transfer to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window. However, he denied being approached by the Spanish giants.
Laporte recently told MARCA (via CaughtOffside):
"There was nothing, no approach [from Real Madrid]. In Saudi Arabia, I’m far from my normal surroundings and family. I could consider in future returning to Europe. If an offer comes in, it has to be looked at."
Aymeric Laporte, who joined Al-Nassr in August 2023, made 39 appearances for the Saudi club last season while registering four goals and one assist. The 30-year-old defender's contract with the Knights of Najd is valid until June 30, 2026.