Soccer-Al-Nassr's Ronaldo red-carded as Al-Hilal win Saudi Super Cup semi-final

Soccer Football - Saudi Super Cup - Semi Final - Al Hilal v Al Nassr - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - April 9, 2024 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo clashes with Al Hilal's Ali Al Bulayhi before being shown a red card by referee Mohammed Al Hoaish REUTERS/Stringer

(Reuters) - Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off late on as his side lost 2-1 to city rivals Al-Hilal in their Saudi Super Cup semi-final after a heated clash in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Portugal's record scorer was shown a straight red card four minutes from time for elbowing an opponent when his side were 2-0 down before they scored a late consolation.