Cristiano Ronaldo got involved to calm down former Real Madrid team-mate Karim Benzema during Al-Nassr's clash with Al-Ittihad.
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- Al-Nassr lost 2-1 to Al-Ittihad
- Benzema and Ronaldo involved in altercation
- Both scored in Pro League clash
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr were beaten 2-1 by Al-Ittihad on Friday. His former team-mate, Benzema, opened the scoring after 55 minutes and, just two minutes later, Ronaldo equalised. Shortly after, the Frenchman clashed with Otavio, before Ronaldo got himself involved and calmed his former team-mate down.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ronaldo and his team-mates were ultimately dealt a bitter blow, as Steven Bergwijn scored a last-minute winner to give Ittihad a massive victory. Ronaldo's side are now fourth in the Saudi Pro League, 11 points behind Ittihad.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Al-Nassr have now lost two games in a row due to a stoppage time goal, having gone down 2-1 to Al-Sadd in the AFC Champions League in a similar fashion in midweek.
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WHAT NEXT?
The Saudi Pro League now faces a lengthy winter break. They will not play again until January 9, in a clash with Al-Akhdoud.