Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Nassr vs Abha, Saudi Pro League 2022-23 Clash? Here’s the Possibility of CR7 Featuring in the Starting XI
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will look to break his recent goal-scoring drought for Al-Nassr when this side take on Abha. Read on to check if Ronaldo will be part of this team's starting XI.
Cristiano Ronaldo would be raring to make an impact as Al-Nassr take on Abha in the Saudi Pro League 2022-23 on Saturday, March 18. The Portugal star, one of the team’s most in-form players, has not found the back of the net in three of Al-Nassr’s last games after a great February, where he was named Player of the Month. Ronaldo last found the back of the net in a hattrick against Damac and with the title race heating up, Al-Nassr will expect him to be at his best. But the question is, will Ronaldo play the Al-Nassr vs Abha game? Cristiano Ronaldo, Selena Gomez and Lionel Messi Are the Only Ones to Surpass 400 Million Followers on Instagram!
Al-Nassr will be meeting Abha for the second time in a row after defeating them 3-1 in the Kings Cup quarterfinal. Ronaldo was not on the scoresheet but made the headlines after he was shown a yellow card for furiously kicking the ball away after the referee had blown the whistle. Al-Nassr are currently second in the Saudi Pro League 2022-23 points table and a win in this contest will help them reclaim the top spot.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Nassr vs Abha, Saudi Pro League 2022-23 Fixture
Cristiano Ronaldo will start this match as part of Al-Nassr's XI, leading the attack. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will be itching to get on the scoresheet after missing out in the last few matches. Ronaldo's performance will be crucial if Al-Nassr are to hand Abha a second consecutive defeat in four days. Angry Cristiano Ronaldo Kicks the Ball Away in Frustration, Receives Yellow Card During Al-Nassr vs Abha King's Cup 2023 Match (Watch Video).
The Portugal star was also pictured training alongside his teammates as they prepared for this contest. Al-Nassr will be looking to move back up to the top spot on the Saudi Pro League 2022-23 points table with a win in this contest. With the title race heating up in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo's performance needless to say, will be pivotal for Al-Nassr's success.
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