In the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo elbowed Blaich and was sent off with a red card. Saudi media revealed that Ronaldo will be suspended for two games and fined 20,000 riyals, which will be his second ban in 2024.
In the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup against Riyadh Crescent, Ronaldo elbowed Blaich in the 86th minute, and the referee showed Ronaldo a red card. Subsequently, Ronaldo also punched the referee.
It was Ronaldo's 12th red card and eighth straight red card in his career, and the first time he was red since the Champions League against Valencia in 2018.
Saudi media revealed on Tuesday that the referee wrote in the referee's report, "It is shameful that Ronaldo elbowed Riyadh Crescent player Blehi too hard." ”
According to Saudi Football FA regulations, players who misbehave will be banned for two matches and fined 20,000 riyals. If Cristiano Ronaldo is banned for elbowing an opponent, it will be the second time since joining Riyadh Victory.
In February 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo was banned for one match and fined 10,000 riyals for making indecent gestures to fans after a match against Riyadh Juniors.
It is worth emphasizing that after joining Riyadh Victory, Ronaldo has never been involved in scoring against Riyadh Crescent in three times, while Riyadh Victory suffered three consecutive defeats, scoring only 1 goal and conceding 7 goals.
After being knocked out of the Saudi Super Cup and AFC Champions League, Riyadh Victory are 12 points down in the league and will struggle to come back from the trophy, with the only hope of winning the title being in the Saudi Crown, where they will face Khalij in the semi-finals, while Riyadh Crescent will face Jeddah United.