Video: Ronaldo Hacks Down Al Hilal Player With WWE Like Foul As Al Nassr Suffer Painful Loss

• Cristiano Ronaldo watched Al-Nassr's slim title hopes slowly fade after Al-Hilal inflicted a 2-0 loss
• The defeat means Ronaldo's team is three points adrift of Al-Ittihad, who still have a game in hand
• He also gave a seemingly insulting gesture to the opposition fans who chanted 'Messi, Messi' at him

Cristiano Ronaldo capped off a frustrating night for Al-Nassr with an astonishing headlock that took down his opponent in the Riyadh derby.

The 38-year-old played full throttle for his side, who suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Al-Hilal at the King Fahd Stadium on Tuesday night.

Ronaldo saw his consolation goal controversially chopped off in the tie, as Odion Ighalo's brace condemned Al-Nassr to a costly loss, further reducing their chances of winning their first Saudi Pro League since 2018, MEN reports.

Aside from his no-show in the derby, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward was booked for a challenge which more resembled a WWE move.

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Ronaldo's WWE-like tackle

After leaping onto his opponent, Ronaldo wrapped his right arm around his opponent's neck and wrestled him to the ground using his body weight, per the Sun.

His overzealous and unexpected tackle necessitated a caution from former Premier League referee, Michael Oliver, who was in charge of the Riyadh derby involving Al-Nassr and Al Hilal.

Footage of Ronaldo's wild tackle:

What's next for Ronaldo's Al-Nassr?

It was the first game Al-Nassr played after parting ways with former AS Roma coach, Rudi Garcia.

Up next for Ronaldo and his teammates is a league semi-final clash with Al-Wehda in the Saudi King Cup on April 24, where the Portuguese star will hope to be on the score sheet.

Ronaldo taunted with 'Messi' chant

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Earlier, Sports Brief also reported on Al-Nassr superstar, Ronaldo being taunted by opposition fans during his side's 2-0 loss to Al-Hilal on Tuesday night, in reference to his long-time rival, Lionel Messi.

It was a frustrating night for the Portuguese phenomenon, whose side's league hopes were dealt a crushing blow thanks to a brace by Nigerian striker, Ighalo at the King Fahd International Stadium.

As Ronaldo exited the field, Al-Hilal fans inside the stadium were quick to taunt the Portuguese superstar with chants of 'Messi, Messi' and waved the World Cup winner's shirts in his direction.