Will Cristiano Ronaldo play tonight in the Al-Nassr vs Al-Ain match in the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25? This is a question that would be hovering around in the minds of fans as the Knights of Najd return to Asian football action. Al-Nassr sit fourth on the Group B standings with two wins in three matches, the last victory coming against Esteghlal FC. After being knocked out of the King Cup of Champions 2024-25, the Knights of Najd had played out a 1-1 draw against archrivals Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and would be desperate to return to winning ways. In this article, we shall look at whether Cristiano Ronaldo will play this match or not. Cristiano Ronaldo's Missed Penalty Hits Fan, Sends His Phone Flying Away During Al-Nassr vs Al-Taawoun Round of 16 Match in King Cup of Champions 2024-25; Video Goes Viral.
The 39-year-old star forward has had a mixed bag of a season so far for Al-Nassr. After showing some consistency earlier on, Cristiano Ronaldo has failed to score in the past three games, which included a 3-3 draw against Al-Kholood and 0-1 defeat at the hands of Al-Taawoun in the King Cup of Champions 2024-25 round of 16. For Al-Nassr to regain momentum and win games on the trot, Cristiano Ronaldo's return to goal-scoring is an absolute must. The Portugal national football team star so far has scored nine goals while registering three assists so far in the 2024-25 season. Cristiano Ronaldo Issues Strong Message to Teammates After Al-Hilal Team Snatches Point From Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League 2024-25 Match, Says ‘The Battle is Far From Over’ (See Post).
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play in Al-Nassr vs Al-Ain AFC Champions League Elite 2024–25 Match?
In all likelihood, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to be in action for Al-Nassr in their AFC Champions League 2024-25 Elite showdown against Al-Ain. The 39-year-old is set to start for Al-Nassr and he will aim at making an impact early on. After the 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal, Cristiano Ronaldo had shared a message on social media, thanking fans for their support while also stating that the 'battle' was 'far from over.' Cristiano Ronaldo earlier had infamously missed a penalty in the King Cup of Champions 2024-25 round of 16 which eventually led to Al-Nassr's exit from the competition. He will look to put behind those demons and focus on finding the net in this contest.
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