Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2025-26 Match? Here’s the Possibility of CR7 Featuring in Starting XI
The 40-year-old has been a key figure for Al-Nassr in the past few seasons and that is unlikely to change this season as well, with the Knights of Najd pinning their hopes on the Portugal National Football Team star. Read below to find out if Cristiano Ronaldo would play in Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2025-26 match.
Al-Nassr would look to start their Saudi Pro League 2025-26 campaign on a high when they lock horns with Al-Taawoun in their first match. The Knights of Najd had a decent pre-season campaign but enter this clash on the back of a heartbreaking defeat to Al-Ahli via penalties in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 final. After finishing third last season, Al-Nassr would be desperate to bounce back and finally have their hands on the trophy this time around. But will the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo play in the Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2025-26 match? Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes the First Player in History to Score 100 Goals For Four Different Clubs, Achieves Feat After Scoring in Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli Saudi Super Cup 2025 Final.
Cristiano Ronaldo has defied age time and again with his elite level of athleticism and goal-scoring form. Despite being 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo has shown immense consistency when it comes to finding the back of the net, as was seen in Al-Nassr's pre-season campaign and the Knights of Najd would want to be at his very best as they start the new season. Cristiano Ronaldo, for the record, was the highest goal-scorer in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 season, hitting 25 goals and it was his second consecutive season that he topped the goal-scoring charts.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2025-26 Match?
Cristiano Ronaldo, in all probability, will play in the Al-Taawoun vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2025-26 match. The Portugal National Football Team star has been actively involved in training with his teammates prior to Al-Nassr's campaign opener in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26 against Al-Taawoun and Jorge Jesus is set to have the star forward in the starting XI for tonight's match. Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted grinding it out as well, sharing a smile with teammates in Al-Nassr's training session prior to their showdown against Al-Taawoun. Cristiano Ronaldo Calls for Fans’ Support As Al-Nassr Gear Up To Start Saudi Pro League 2025–26 Campaign Against Al-Taawoun, Says ‘Let’s Make It Unforgettable’ (See Post).
Cristiano Ronaldo Trains With Al-Nassr Teammates
Cristiano Ronaldo All Smiles in Al-Nassr's Training Session
The Portugal star, earlier had called for fans to show support to Al-Nassr as they geared up to begin their journey in the Saudi Pro League 2025-26. Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly key to Al-Nassr's success as the Knights of Najd would hope that he continues his good form and stars in a winning start.
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