Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al-Nassr vs Al Ettifaq in SPL 2025-26?

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Published at :December 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Modified at :December 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League

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The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will play the last game of 2025 tonight.

At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is still a key member of the Portugal national team and the club, Al Nassr.

In Matchday 11 of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo’s next match is set for tonight, December 30, when Al Nassr travel to Al Ettifaq. After defeating Al Okhdood 3-0 in the last SPL match, the team are now set for their final match of the year.

The legendary Portuguese player has contributed three assists and 12 goals in 10 league games for Al Nassr so far this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been rested for the entirety of Al Nassr’s AFC Champions League Two group stage campaign so far, but he has not missed any league action. He returned to action against Al Akhdoud last week and recorded a brace to strengthen his side’s hold at the top of the table.

With the last game of 2025 to play tonight, Ronaldo will be looking to make an impact and increase his goal tally when Al-Nassr play Al Ettifaq.

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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight vs Al Ettifaq?

It’s unlikely that Cristiano Ronaldo will play tonight as the striker was not pictured in training and travelling with the team, which could mean that he might be rested ahead of the game.

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— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) December 29, 2025

Al-Nassr have fared brilliantly this season under new manager Jorge Jesus and remain top of the SPL table. Meanwhile, Ronaldo maintained his terrific form, netting 12 goals in the league. However, he has not missed any league games as he looks determined to win the league title.

Tonight, Al-Nassr will play their last game of the year, while Ronaldo is expected to be out of the squad, given that he will have a hectic 2026 with the World Cup set to happen in the summer.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?

It remains to be seen.

Did Ronaldo play in the previous game?

Yes, he also netted twice.

Where do Al-Nassr stand in the SPL table?

They are first in the table.

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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.