Al Nassr Loses 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in AFC Champions League Two Final

Al Nassr’s wait for a first major trophy with Cristiano Ronaldo extended on Saturday after the Saudi club lost 1-0 to Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final at Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh. A first-half goal by Deniz Hümmet ended the match, denying Ronaldo a first official piece of continental silverware since joining the club in December 2022.

The decisive moment came in the 30th minute when Hümmet turned inside the penalty area and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. The goal was allowed to stand following a lengthy VAR check for offside. Hümmet, who was substituted injured at halftime, said he was happy to score and help the team, adding that Osaka’s win was the most important outcome.

Despite Al Nassr enjoying more of the ball and creating multiple openings, Gamba Osaka remained difficult to break down, defending in numbers and with discipline. Match accounts described Al Nassr as having far more attempts, while Osaka limited clear chances and relied on compact positioning and quick transitions.

Ronaldo came closest before the break, testing the scoreline with a header from close range that drifted wide after a pass by João Félix. Félix, who signed from...