Watch How Al Batin Defender’s Unbelievable Goal Line Clearance ‘Stole’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s Sublime Solo Goal

• A defender stood between Cristiano Ronaldo and his ninth goal in the Saudi Pro League
• The 38-year-old had been on an amazing goal-scoring run, culminating in the Player of the Month award
• But his tally for Al-Nassr was kept the same by defenders of Al-Batin, who shut the five-time Ballon d'Or winner out

Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a sublime solo goal by a timely last-ditch defending during Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory against Al-Batin on Friday evening.

The veteran forward, who had been in red-hot form prior to the game, failed to find the back of the net after racking up eight goals in his last four matches.

Despite Ronaldo's inability to get his name among the goal scorers, his teammates Abdulrahman Ghareeb, Al Fatil, and substitute Mohammed Maran ensured Al-Nassr picked a vital win to reclaim the top spot., per EuroSport.

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While it was uncharacteristic of the prolific Portuguese to get among the goal scorers, it was no fault of his as a perfect goal-line clearance robbed him of a stunning strike.

Ronaldo's missed opportunity

The 38-year-old was put through on goal as Al-Nassr went in search of an equalizer after falling behind early in the game.

He expertly rounded off the on-rushing goalkeeper and only had a yawning net at his mercy, but his moment of glory was chopped off.

A defender raced back to pull off a stunning clearance on the goal line to shut out the former Manchester United ace.

Here is the video:

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Nonetheless, Al-Nassr secured a dramatic 3-1 victory against rock-bottom Al-Batin on Friday evening at MrSool Park.

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The 38-year-old suffered somewhat of an anticlimax in a game billed to crown his remarkable performance in the month of February, which was sealed with the Player of the Month award.

Having gone unbeaten in the previous month, Al-Nassr, buoyed by a vociferous home crowd, began the fixture as overwhelming favourites considering the visitors had won only one game all season.

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Sports Brief previously reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned the Player of the Month in the Saudi Pro League following impressive performances in February.

The former Manchester United and Real Madrid ace scooped the prize after notching eight goals, including a super hat-trick and two assists in the month under review.

This is the football superstar's first individual prize since swapping Europe for the Middle East following his unceremonious exit from Old Trafford.