Cristiano Ronaldo will be one of the players in focus when Al-Nassr take on Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League. Having finished second last season, Al-Nassr could not have asked for a worse start, losing both their opening matches of the season. As a matter of fact, they are languishing in the relegation zone at the moment and will be desperate to get off the mark this season. Moreover, they will also be looking to improve their goal difference, which is -3 at the moment. Will Ronaldo lead his side out when Al-Nassr face Al-Fateh in their third match of the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 season? Angry Cristiano Ronaldo Yells at Referee and Pushes Man Trying To Take Selfie During Al-Nassr’s 4–2 Win Over Shabab Al-Ahli, Videos Go Viral!

The Portugal forward scored two goals for Al-Nassr in their Arab Club Champions Cup 2023 win in the final against Al-Hilal. However, he had sustained an injury that ruled him out of his team's Saudi Pro League 2023-24 opener against Al-Ettifaq, which they lost. Ronaldo returned back into the playing XI for the second match against Al-Taawoun but could not bring about a change in his team's fortunes. Al-Nassr would take confidence from their inspirational comeback victory over Shabab Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League 2023-24 playoff which earned them a spot in the group stage of the competition. ‘Always Believe to the End!’ Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts After Al-Nassr Beat Shabab Al-Ahli 4–2 To Qualify for AFC Champions League 2023–24 Group Stage.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Fateh vs Al-Nassr Saudi Pro League 2023-24 fixture?

Cristiano Ronaldo in all likelihood, will play this match as part of Al-Nassr's starting XI. Ronaldo trained with his teammates and will look to lead from the front in this contest. Al-Nassr would be raring to win their first points of the season and they will be hoping Ronaldo comes good. Another defeat could be a massive dent in their confidence at the start of the season.

Al-Nassr recently signed two new players--Otavio and Aymeric Laporte. The former can be part of the squad but Laporte, who was unveiled a day ago, is likely to miss out.

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