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Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight for Al-Nassr vs Istiklol in AFC Champions League Two?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :September 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Modified at :September 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League

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Will Ronaldo be ready to play his first-ever AFC Two match?

Tonight, Al-Awwal Park will host an AFC Champions League Two encounter between Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Istiklol Dushanbe.

Al Nassr have been playing well lately, winning three of their last four home games and four of their previous six games.

Under the leadership of Jorge Jesus, Al Nassr have a talented team with both international flair and European experience.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to have a huge impact on Al Nassr as he consistently converts important opportunities and creates chances for teammates.

Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid LaLiga
The former Real Madrid star could feature in his first-ever ACL Two game (Courtesy: LaLiga Content Hub)

Joao Felix’s dynamic movement and goal-scoring ability complements him and provide further talent up front. As Istiklol look to absorb pressure and score on the break, they know they are in for a tough night.

Al Nassr’s impressive attacking unit, which averages almost three goals per game (in recent games), has scored 11 goals in their last four games.

The relentless attacks and ball control that are the foundation of Ronaldo and company’s approach enable them to overwhelm their opponents.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight?

Yes, Ronaldo will play tonight when the Saudi club commence their AFC Champions League Two season against Istiklol.

Al-Nassr defeated Al-Kholood 2-0 to continue their undefeated start to the Saudi Pro League season. Ronaldo led the squad from the front and was outstanding the entire game, even though he did not score. However, he had a significant impact on how the offence was planned and how his teammates were motivated to advance.

He will be once again ready to lead the attacking unit when they host Istiklol tonight and will also hope to return to the score sheet.

Will Ronaldo play tonight?

Yes, he trained ahead of the game.

Why are Al-Nassr playing in AFC Two?

They finished third last season, which saw them qualify only for second-tier continental competition.

How many matches have the club won in the league?

With two games played, they have won both of them in the league so far.

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Rajarshi Shukla
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.

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