
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus commented on Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction to defeat after the 39-year-old was sent off for elbowing Al Hilal's Ali Al-Bulayhi in Al Nassr's 2-1 loss on Monday. Jesus acknowledged Ronaldo's unparalleled success and competitive spirit, stating that the star player struggles to accept defeat due to his illustrious career marked by victories.
Jesus praised Ronaldo as one of the world's most influential players and a role model for many. He attributed Ronaldo's emotional response to the unfamiliar territory of losing, emphasizing the challenging nature of facing formidable defenders like Kalidou Koulibaly and Al-Bulayhi, whom he described as the best in Saudi football.