Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al-Nassr vs FC Goa in ACL Two in Saudi Arabia?

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Published at :November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Modified at :November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM

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The Portuguese star missed the away leg!

Tonight, Indian club FC Goa will play Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in a pivotal AFC Champions League 2 2025-26 group stage match.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Al-Nassr’s roster for the return leg against FC Goa in Riyadh, according to Saudi publication Al Riyadiah.

Fans are excited to see the Portugal great play against an Indian team despite Ronaldo being rested for the first leg in Goa.

Al-Nassr are the favourites going into this match and presently top Group D. The Saudi powerhouses enter the game following a mixed domestic run in which they were knocked from the King’s Cup by Al-Ittihad but maintained the momentum of their season with a late penalty victory over Al-Fayha in the league.

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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight vs FC Goa?

Cristiano Ronaldo participated in Al Nassr’s most recent domestic league game against Al Fayha. Ronaldo’s participation is unknown and very unlikely because head coach Jorge Jesus may continue to shuffle the players despite his inclusion in the squad.

FC Goa, on the other hand, are travelling with a growing sense of confidence thanks to their recent success in domestic competition, as they secured a semifinal position by winning two of their previous three Super Cup 2025 matches. Manolo Marquez, the head coach of FC Goa, sees this game as an opportunity to transfer that winning style to the continental arena.

ALL THE WAY TO THE END!! pic.twitter.com/KKxHFFwPFs
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) November 1, 2025

Al-Nassr will try to expand their lead in the group by taking advantage of home advantage in the return leg, which is scheduled for Riyadh, while FC Goa will try to pull off an upset. Players like Sadio Mane and Joao Felix, who played at the Fatorda Stadium in the previous leg, are expected to be crucial in this match as well.

Will Ronaldo play tonight?

He has been included in the squad, but it remains to be seen.

What happened in the away game between the two sides?

Al-Nassr won the away game 2-1 against FC Goa.

Did Ronaldo play in the away game in India?

No, he didn’t travel with the squad.

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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.