During Al Nassr’s intense 4-2 victory against Shabab Al-Ahli, the skipper Cristiano Ronaldo made his feelings known regarding the referee’s decisions.

Ronaldo yelled at the ref who denied a penalty for Al Nassr

The match was a whirlwind of emotions, with the Portuguese icon caught on camera expressing his frustration towards the referee. As the half-time whistle blew, Ronaldo was seen berating the official, asserting that a series of penalty calls had been unjustly denied.

Was it a penalty?

Adding to the drama, the referee’s decisions continued to raise eyebrows. A moment of hesitation followed his choice not to award a penalty, leaving Al Nassr players aggrieved after a clear handball went unnoticed following a remarkable overhead kick by Ronaldo. The Japanese referee’s inconsistency persisted as he disregarded what Al Nassr’s players saw as an evident foul, denying Ronaldo a third penalty opportunity after he skillfully maneuvered through two defenders in the penalty area.

The denying makes it more complicated for Al Nassr to win the game

Ronaldo’s visible frustration reached its peak as he confronted the referee after the halftime whistle. A video shared by Cristiano Xtra on Twitter captured the 38-year-old’s impassioned outburst, demanding, “Wake Up, Wake Up.”

Al Nassr won the game anyway

Ultimately, Al Nassr managed to stage a triumphant comeback, securing a 4-2 victory. Anderson Talisca’s brace and a late contribution from midfielder Marcelo Brozovic brought an end to their early-season struggle, marking a positive turn of events for the team