BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo included in Al-Nassr squad to face FC Goa tonight - Report

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Published at :November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Modified at :November 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM

The Portuguese star missed the away game against FC Goa in India.

When Indian club FC Goa takes on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in a crucial AFC Champions League Two Group D match tonight, they will have their work cut out for them as they attempt to translate their cup form into the international stage.

Al Nassr, the top team in Group D, won the first leg in Goa 2-1 last month without the Portuguese star player, who was “rested” by the team management.

Due to a clause that permits him to withdraw from away games at his discretion, Indian football supporters were unhappy when Cristiano Ronaldo chose not to travel with Al Nassr for their encounter against FC Goa on October 22.

Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr — HONG KONG, CHINA – AUGUST 23: Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr looks on prior to the Saudi Super Cup final between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli at Hong Kong Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

In the three games Al Nassr participated in any of the AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 group stage thus far, even notably the home game on September 17 against FC Istiklol of Tajikistan, Ronaldo was not part of the squad.

But in the Saudi Pro League, the Portuguese sensation has been playing and scoring for Al Nassr. He helped his team defeat Al Fayha 2-1 on Saturday by scoring two goals, including a penalty.

Cristiano Ronaldo might feature against FC Goa tonight

However, a report from Al-Riyadiyah newspaper suggests that Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the Al-Nassr squad to face FC Goa tonight. Despite Jorge Jesus not confirming Ronaldo’s participation, it will be interesting to see if the former Real Madrid star will feature against FC Goa.

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If Cristiano Ronaldo does make a cameo against FC Goa, then it will be the first time in his career that he has played against an Indian club.

FC Goa will aim to strike a balance between ambition and discipline under the lights at Riyadh’s Al Awwal Park, seeking a result that could revitalise their campaign and mark a pivotal point in their continental journey.

Will Ronaldo play against FC Goa?

The report suggests that he has been included in the Al-Nassr squad to face them.

Has Ronaldo ever faced an Indian club in his career?

No, he has not faced an Indian club ever in his career.

Where will the match take place?

The game will be played at Al-Nassr’s home ground, Al-Awwal Park.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.