Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for Asian Champions League glory ended in dramatic fashion as Al-Nassr fell to UAE's Al-Ain in a penalty shootout thriller. Despite clawing back a 4-3 victory in Monday's second leg to level the aggregate score 4-4, the Saudi Pro League stars couldn't convert their spot kicks in the deciding showdown.
Key moment: Al-Nassr's international trio – Brozovic, Telles, and Otavio – all missed penalties, while Al-Ain's keeper emerged as the hero. The Emirates club now prepares to face either Saudi rivals Al-Hilal or Al-Ittihad in April's semi-finals, guaranteeing West Asian dominance in the tournament's final four .
By the numbers: – 7 goals across two legs – 3/4 penalty misses by Al-Nassr – 100% Saudi exit from ACL quarterfinals
While Ronaldo didn't take a penalty, the 39-year-old's visible frustration during the shootout went viral . Fans now wonder: Will CR7 bounce back stronger next season?
. Despite clawing back a 4-3 victory in Monday's second leg to level the aggregate score 4-4, the Saudi Pro League stars couldn't convert their spot kicks in the deciding showdown.
Key moment: Al-Nassr's international trio – Brozovic, Telles, and Otavio – all missed penalties, while Al-Ain's keeper emerged as the hero. The Emirates club now prepares to face either Saudi rivals Al-Hilal or Al-Ittihad in April's semi-finals, guaranteeing West Asian dominance in the tournament's final four 
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By the numbers:
. Fans now wonder: Will CR7 bounce back stronger next season? 
