Cristiano Ronaldo fell in the Copa del Rey again! Three years without a championship and missed the championship 13 times

In the early morning of October 29, the Saudi King's Cup 1/8 finals staged a focus showdown. Riyadh Victory led by Ronaldo lost 1-2 to Jeddah United led by Benzema and stopped in the top 16.

This is the third time that Ronaldo has been eliminated from the King's Cup since joining the Saudi League.

In three years, 13 opportunities to win the championship ended in failure. The uncrowned king who once swept across Europe is now frequently defeated in Saudi Arabia.

When the final whistle sounded, the shot of Cristiano Ronaldo lowering his head and covering his face once again became a hot search topic.

In these years in Saudi Arabia, he still tried his best and was still the core of the team's offense, but the results always seemed to be against him.

From England to Spain, from Italy to West Asia, he has traveled all over the world, but the distance between trophies is getting farther and farther.

After joining Riyadh Victory at the end of 2022, Ronaldo came with the aura of a superstar and the glory of the European championship. Fans expect him to once again set off a dominant storm like he did during the Real Madrid era.

But the reality of the story is particularly cruel -

Three years later, Ronaldo's honor cabinet at the club level is still empty.

The 13 championships he missed are like a long list, which is embarrassing:

2022-23 season: Saudi League, King's Cup, Super Cup;

202 Season 3-24: Saudi League, King's Cup, Super Cup, AFC Champions League;

2024-25 season: Saudi League, King's Cup, Super Cup, AFC Champions League;

2025-26 season: King's Cup, Super Cup.

Ronaldo missed the championship in a total of 13 opportunities.

This is not only a pity in terms of data, but also a reality like the collapse of faith.

Many people began to question: Does Ronaldo really still have the ability to change the game?

From a competitive perspective, his physical fitness and explosive power are indeed declining, which is inevitable.

But it is obviously unfair to say that Ronaldo has no fighting spirit.

In every game, he is still running, roaring, and proving with actions that he still doesn’t want to be old.

In contrast, Benzema's Jeddah United seems to know how to utilize the strength of the team better.

When Ronaldo was trapped in double teams and isolated, Benzema's team was able to find gaps through smooth passes and cuts.

This is not only a gap in skills and tactics, but also a gap in systems.

Riyadh's victory still relies too much on Ronaldo. When his condition fluctuates slightly, the entire offense comes to a standstill.

Some fans joked that Ronaldo's career in Saudi Arabia was like a "legendary playoff."

He is no longer for the golden ball, nor for fame, but to continue his love.

He is still the 39-year-old man who works the hardest on the court, but he is no longer the superhero who can change the world on his own.

Although the Saudi League is commercially prosperous, the overall competitive level and rhythm are not top-notch.

This means that even if Ronaldo works hard here, it will be difficult for him to regain his peak in a high-quality competition environment.

Fans hope that he can find a new rhythm in a new environment like Messi, but he seems to be still stuck in the shadow of the old era and is too obsessed with proving himself.

The words "three years without a championship" are definitely not a simple number for Ronaldo, but a thorn in the heart.

This is in sharp contrast to the brilliance of his career:

Five Ballon d'Ors, five Champions Leagues, double championships of the European Cup and the UEFA Nations League...

Every time he reached the top, he was the pinnacle of the era.

Now, when he repeatedly fails in the Saudi Arabian arena, it is not because his skills are inferior to others, but because of the weight of time.

Some people lamented that Ronaldo should have bowed out at his peak long ago; others believe that he is still a role model because he is still persevering.

In fact, Ronaldo’s greatest value has never been just goals and championships.

He represents a belief in not admitting defeat - even if the whole world thinks you should quit, you can still walk onto the court with your head held high.

From Real Madrid to Juventus, from Manchester United to Riyadh Victory, he has experienced doubts time and time again and stood up again and again.

Perhaps his era has passed, but his spirit still awes countless young players.

The football stage is never short of new kings, but the stories of veterans are always moving.

What Ronaldo faces now is not only his opponent, but also time.

He is racing against time, no matter how slow he runs, he refuses to stop.

Three years without a championship does not mean that he was eliminated;

Thirteen defeats does not mean that he is no longer great.

Sometimes, the meaning of a legend is not whether he continues to win the championship, but whether he is willing to continue fighting.

C Ronaldo is still running, running on his own final track.

Maybe next time, he will still miss the championship;

But on this road, his back is still shining.