Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al-Nassr vs Damac in Saudi Pro League?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.

Published at :April 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Modified at :April 22, 2025 at 2:56 PM

The Knights of Najd will look to return to winning ways tonight.

When Al-Nassr visit Damac tonight for matchday 29 of the Saudi Pro League, they will hope to recover with a victory.

The Knights of Najd’s title challenge was severely hampered last weekend as they lost 2-1 at Al Qadsiah. It ended their six-game winning streak in all competitions.

Stefano Pioli’s team wasted a fantastic chance to get closer to the top. Enthusiasm had been building with three straight league wins and leaders Al Ittihad making a mistake at Al Fateh the day before.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s quick response three minutes later sealed the victory for the home team, leaving the visitors empty-handed. It ruined what could have been at least a draw after Sadio Mane’s late equaliser in the 84th minute gave them a small glimmer of hope in the title race.

The giants from Riyadh now sit third in the rankings with 57 points, 11 points behind Al Ittihad. Their slim one-point deficit over second-place Al Hilal has grown to five, further weakening their chances of qualifying for the AFC Champions League.

Al-Nassr, who are currently just two points ahead of fourth-place Al Ahli, are aware that a loss tonight may cause them to drop further in the standings. But their success in each of their previous seven encounters against Damac should give them hope.

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo, who failed to find the back of the net in the previous match, will be aiming to return to the scoresheet tonight.

Will Ronaldo play tonight?

Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo will play tonight. Ronaldo has continued to lead the scoring charts in the Saudi Pro League with 23 goals this season. He could once again reach the 30th goal mark before the end of the season.

However, his main aim will be to lead his side to the title this season. But as of now, it seems uncertain unless Al-Ittihad drop more points.

The former Real Madrid star has scored many crucial goals this season. Against Damac, he will be hoping to return to scoring ways.

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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.