During Al Nassr’s match against Al-Ain in the AFC Champions League on Monday night, Cristiano Ronaldo struck the target from three yards out, but for some reason, he failed to hit it.

A relentless rate of goal scoring has been maintained by the 39-year-old player throughout this season, and he currently holds the top spot on the Saudi Pro League scoring statistics with 22 goals scored in 21 matches.

Although he has not been as productive in the continental tournament, his performance has still been outstanding, as he has scored five goals in seven matches overall. On the other hand, he will be eager to put his most recent performance in the background of his memory because of the shocking failure, which occurred on the hour.

In the first leg of the match, Al-Nassr was trailing 1-0, and they had to make two early concessions in order to face a formidable challenge in order to go to the semi-finals.

In the first half, Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored a goal in stoppage time, which made their mission simpler. However, Khalid Eisa scored an own goal, which brought them to a tie for the night and appeared to perfectly set the scenario for the five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or.

Cristiano Ronaldo inexplicably missed the target from only three yards out with the goal gaping

The 39-year-old was stunned by his miss and looked to the official in the hope of seeing a raised flag

Ronaldo could have put his side ahead on the night and level on aggregate in their AFC Champions League clash

But after responding quickest to a rebound off the keeper, Ronaldo fluffed his lines and put a shot wide of the post when it looked harder to miss. 

All in the Al -Awwal Stadium were dismayed, including the Portuguese, who covered his face in horror, and several of his team-mates. 

Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles saved Ronaldo’s blushes to some degree, grabbing the goal in the 72nd minute that levelled up the thrilling tie on aggregate. 

However, into extra-time, Al-Nassr’s Ayman Yahya was show a straight red card before Al-Ain scored the goal to restore their lead in the tie.