Al-Nassr welcome Al-Hazem to Al-Awwal Park on 21 February, seeking to extend their seven-match winning streak in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26. The hosts sit second in the table, trailing leaders Al-Hilal, and remain heavy favourites against an inconsistent Al-Hazem side currently positioned 11th. Cristiano Ronaldo Returns with a Goal as Al-Nassr Secure Victory In Saudi Pro League 2026-26 Over Al Fateh.

Al-Nassr enter the fixture in formidable home form, having won nine of their ten matches in Riyadh this season. While Sami Al-Najei remains a fitness doubt, the squad is boosted by the return of key senior players. Al-Hazem, conversely, have struggled for consistency, managing only six wins from 21 league outings.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play in Al-Nassr vs Al-Hazem, Saudi Pro League 2025-26 Match?

Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to return to the starting line-up for Al-Nassr as they host Al-Hazem. The 41-year-old forward was rested during the club's midweek AFC Champions League Two victory over Arkadag, but manager Jorge Jesus is expected to deploy his captain for this crucial domestic fixture. Cristiano Ronaldo at 41: How Many Goals Does He Need for 1,000?.

Ronaldo's subsequent omission from Wednesday's continental squad was a calculated move. Jesus opted to manage the veteran’s minutes to ensure he remains at peak fitness for the demanding final stretch of the league campaign.

Additionally, Ronaldo is motivated by a fiercely competitive Golden Boot battle. Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney has recently surged ahead in the scoring charts, increasing the pressure on the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to add to his 18 league goals.

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