Cristiano Ronaldo’s journey with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr continues to captivate football fans globally. Despite entering his late 30s, Ronaldo remains a key figure for Al Nassr, consistently finding the net throughout the 2023/24 season. However, the season concluded with disappointment as Al Nassr lost the Kings Cup final against rivals Al Hilal.
Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia marked the end of an era in European football following his departure after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He joined Al Nassr, a club with a rich history boasting 28 official trophies. Domestically, Al Nassr’s trophy cabinet includes nine Pro League titles, six King Cups, and numerous other accolades, highlighting their stature in Saudi Arabian football.
Despite Al Nassr’s historical success, the 2023/24 season saw them finish behind Al Ittihad in the league, and in the 2024/25 season, Al Hilal secured the league title. Adding to their setbacks, Al Nassr also experienced defeat in the AFC Champions League against Al Ain and a King Cup final loss to Al Hilal on penalties in May.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s ambition to add more silverware to his illustrious career in Riyadh began in August 2024 with the Saudi Super Cup. Fans are eagerly anticipating when they will next see Ronaldo in action for Al Nassr.
So, Will Ronaldo Play Today? The answer, based on the schedule, is yes. Cristiano Ronaldo was in the starting lineup for the Saudi Pro League match against Al Ettifaq on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was rested for the previous AFC Champions League match, making his return against Al Ettifaq highly anticipated.
Here are the details for the match where Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to play:
- Match: Al Nassr vs. Al Ettifaq
- Competition: Saudi Pro League
- Venue: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Al Nassr’s previous match was an AFC Champions League away game against Persepolis, which ended in a 0-0 draw. Ronaldo did not feature in that match, further building anticipation for his appearance against Al Ettifaq.
To keep track of Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr’s matches throughout the 2024/25 season, here is a comprehensive fixture schedule including Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup, AFC Champions League, Arab Club Champions Cup, and Saudi Super Cup games:
| Date | Competition | Stage | Opponent | Home /Away /Neutral | Result/Time (local) | Ronaldo Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2024 | Super Cup | Semifinals | Al Taawoun | N | W 2-0 | 1 |
| August 22, 2024 | Super Cup | Final | Al Hilal | N | L 4-1 | 1 |
| August 22, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 1 | Al Raed | H | D 1-1 | 1 |
| August 27, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 2 | Al Feiha | A | W 4-1 | 1 |
| September 12, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 3 | Al Ahli | H | D 1-1 | 0 |
| September 16, 2024 | AFC CL | Matchday 1 | Al Shorta | A | D 1-1 | — |
| September 20, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 4 | Al Ettifaq | A | W 3-0 | 1 |
| September 23, 2024 | King’s Cup | 1st Round | Al Hazem | A | W 2-1 | — |
| September 27, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 5 | Al Wehda | H | W 2-0 | 1 |
| September 30, 2024 | AFC CL | Matchday 2 | Al Rayyan | H | W 2-1 | 1 |
| October 5, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 6 | Al Orubah | H | W 3-0 | 1 |
| October 18, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 7 | Al Shabab | A | W 2-1 | 1 |
| October 22, 2024 | AFC CL | Matchday 3 | Esteghlal | A | W 1-0 | 0 |
| October 25, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 8 | Al Kholood | A | D 3-3 | — |
| October 28, 2024 | King’s Cup | Round of 16 | Al Taawoun | H | L 1-0 | 0 |
| November 1, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 9 | Al Hilal | H | D 1-1 | 0 |
| November 5, 2024 | AFC CL | Matchday 4 | Al Ain | H | W 5-1 | 1 |
| November 7, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 10 | Al Riyadh | A | W 1-0 | 0 |
| November 22, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 11 | Al Qadsiah | H | L 2-1 | 1 |
| November 25, 2024 | AFC CL | Matchday 5 | Al Gharafa | A | W 3-1 | 2 |
| November 29, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 12 | Damac | H | W 2-0 | 2 |
| December 2, 2024 | AFC CL | Matchday 6 | Al Saad | H | L 2-1 | DNP |
| December 6, 2024 | Pro League | Matchday 13 | Al Ittihad | A | L 2-1 | 1 |
| January 9, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 14 | Al Akhdoud | H | W 3-1 | 1 |
| January 17, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 15 | Al Taawoun | A | D 1-1 | 0 |
| January 21, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 16 | Al Khaleej | A | W 3-1 | 2 |
| January 26, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 17 | Al Fateh | H | W 3-1 | 1 |
| January 30, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 18 | Al Raed | A | W 2-1 | 1 |
| February 3, 2025 | AFC CL | Matchday 7 | Al Wasl | H | W 4-0 | 2 |
| February 7, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 19 | Al Feiha | H | W 3-0 | 1 |
| February 13, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 20 | Al Ahli | A | W 3-2 | 0 |
| February 17, 2025 | AFC CL | Matchday 8 | Persepolis | A | D 0-0 | DNP |
| February 21, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 21 | Al Ettifaq | H | 8 p.m. | |
| February 25, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 22 | Al Wehda | A | 7 p.m. | |
| February 28, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 23 | Al Orubah | A | 10 p.m. | |
| March 7, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 24 | Al Shabab | H | 10 p.m. | |
| March 14, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 25 | Al Kholood | H | 3 p.m. | |
| April 4, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 26 | Al Hilal | A | 2 p.m. | |
| April 10, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 27 | Al Riyadh | H | TBC | |
| April 17, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 28 | Al Qadsiah | A | TBC | |
| April 22, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 29 | Damac | A | TBC | |
| May 1, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 30 | Al Ittihad | H | TBC | |
| May 8, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 31 | Al Akhdoud | A | TBC | |
| May 14, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 32 | Al Taawoun | H | TBC | |
| May 20, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 33 | Al Khaleej | H | TBC | |
| May 26, 2025 | Pro League | Matchday 34 | Al Fateh | A | TBC |
