Cristiano Ronaldo was left red-faced after ballooning a shot miles wide during Al-Nassr's clash with Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad.

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• Ronaldo had a frustrating first half
• Portuguese was shut down by Al-Ittihad defence
• Saw a shot from a distance sail miles wide

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  It was another frustrating first half against Al-Ittihad for the Portuguese talisman. The 40-year-old huffed and puffed in attack but made no meaningful contribution. In the 11th minute, Ronaldo tried his luck from just outside the penalty box, but his effort flew miles away from the target. Vexed at himself, Ronaldo could only give out a wry smile while shaking his head in disbelief.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite the miss, Ronaldo’s form this season has been anything but underwhelming. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United superstar has continued to find the back of the net with remarkable frequency for Al-Nassr and has 33 goals already to his name this campaign.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

  While many of Ronaldo's contemporaries have long since retired or faded from the spotlight, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner remains highly driven. He has previously set a personal target of reaching 1,000 career goals – a milestone only a select few can even dream of. Ronaldo's pursuit of that monumental goal tally continues on Monday, when Al-Nassr face Al-Akhdoud in their next Saudi Pro League fixture.

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