Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a first major trophy with Al-Nassr continues after they were upset 1-0 at home by Gamba Osaka in the AFC Champions League Two final.

Playing in front of 26,000 fans at their King Saud University Stadium, Saudi side Al-Nassr were favourites to win Asian football's second-tier club competition, equivalent to Europe's Europa League. However, Deniz Hummet scored for Gamba Osaka in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a through ball from Issam Jebali to put the visitors ahead against the run of play.

Gamba Osaka held on in the second half to become the first Japanese club to win the competition, while preventing Al-Nassr from becoming the first Saudi winners. This defeat came four days after an own goal by goalkeeper Bento allowed Al-Hilal to draw 1-1, keeping them within two points of Al-Nassr with one game left in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo's side will become Saudi champions for the 11th time and first since 2019 if they win at home to Damac on Thursday. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal, the 21-time champions, will play their final game at Al-Fayha at the same time.

"We didn't get what we wanted here but there is one more final for us, the Saudi Pro League title, which is very important to us," said Al-Nassr's coach Jorge Jesus. "We have five days to recover and prepare and there is no time for grieving. We have to get going again."