Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al Nassr vs Al Hazem in Saudi Pro League 2025-26?
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Cristiano Ronaldo is currently five goals behind the leagueâs top scorer, Ivan Toney.
We are in the final third of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season. If we look at the league table, Al Nassr linger a point behind leaders Al Hilal. They are currently in third spot, as Al Ahli are also ahead with 53 points.
They are returning to league action after a 2-0 aggregate win over the Turkmenistan side FK Arkadag in the AFC Champions League Twoâs Round of 16. Next up for them will be a home assignment against Al Hazem.
The Knights of Najd are in magnificent form, having won their last seven league games. They will look to continue this run against the 12th-place team. But will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?
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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight vs Al Hazem?
There have been plenty of rumours surrounding Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia. He was reportedly unhappy with the way PIF carried out deals in the winter transfer window, and was particularly taken aback by their lack of support to Al Nassr.
The 41-year-oldâs return to action against Al Fateh helped shun the rumours of him refusing to play for the club anymore. However, he did miss the ACL Two second leg bout against FK Arkadag. Manager Jorge Jesus simply rotated his squad to give the five-time Ballon dâOr winner some rest, as the league enters its critical stage.
So will he play tonight? Yes, he should. The player was pictured happily participating in the most recent team training.
Moreover, Ronaldo would be eager to get back to the top position in the scoring charts, as Ivan Toney is now on 23 goals.
How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the SPL?
He has 18 goals.
In which position do Al Nassr stand in the league table?
They are in third spot, only behind Al Hilal and Al Ahli.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al Nassr vs Al Hazem in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26?
Yes, he should be back in the starting XI.
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Govind once believed table tennis was his favorite sportâuntil he discovered the magic of football and Cristiano Ronaldo. Though once told he wasnât cut out for writing, he now edits the work of others as Sub Editor of Football at Khel Now. Not a caffeine addict, Govind runs on pure adrenalineâwhether heâs playing or watching sports.