Former Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo was seen responding to Al Ahly fans with five UCL titles after his team’s 2-0 win over league rivals Al Ahly. In the match, which had moments of controversy, Ronaldo scored the 970th goal of his career to seal the win, putting his team eight points ahead of second-placed Al Hilal.

After the game, while Ronaldo was attending to his post-match media duties, Al Ahly fans He and his club began to be mocked for their lack of major trophies. Al Ahly recently defeated Japanese side Machida Zelwiya 1–0 after extra time to clinch their second AFC Champions League Elite title. In contrast, Ronaldo’s club, Al Nassr, is still without a trophy since his arrival in 2023.

However, Ronaldo immediately responded to the chants by showing five fingers with a hand gesture and shouting “Five UCLs” while smiling. In a video going viral on social media, he was heard saying, “I have five.”

“I have five,” he said, referring to his UEFA Champions League titles. Ronaldo was part of the Real Madrid team that won three Champions League titles between 2016 and 2019. He won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid, while winning one with Manchester United.

The moment immediately sparked widespread reactions online. Some fans defended Ronaldo and mocked Al Ahly supporters for targeting the Portuguese star, while others criticized the gesture, calling it unnecessary provocation. The incident added another layer of drama to the already heated rivalry between the clubs.

The controversy was fueled by Al Ahly defender and Turkish international Merih Demirel, who reportedly accused Al Nassr of influencing refereeing decisions during their pursuit of a first league title since the 2018/19 season. His frustration grew after Al Nassr winger Kingsley Coman only received a yellow card for a heavy challenge, which led to a tense argument between players and staff on the pitch, with about 10 players involved in a brief scuffle.

Demirel also brought his AFC Champions League medal to the stadium before kick-off and was seen displaying it around the field. He later posted on social media: “For the first time, there is a Champions League medal in their stadium.”

Ronaldo was also seen celebrating in front of English striker Ivan Toney, their first notable interaction on the field since Toney had previously questioned the integrity of Saudi umpiring, making the post-match atmosphere more tense. Al Nassr are now just two points away from the Saudi Pro League title. They will play the next two matches away from home in the league before hosting title rivals Al Hilal.

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