Few debates in soccer ignite as much passion as the Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi comparison, and analyzing the finals they’ve lost offers a unique lens on their resilience and careers. Few debates in soccer history spark as much passion as the comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score 100 competitive goals for four different clubs, though Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ahli in a penalty shootout in the Saudi Super Cup final.

Cristiano Ronaldo reached yet another historic milestone in his glittering career, but it came on a night that ended in heartbreak for him and Al-Nassr.