The international break is over, and Cristiano Ronaldo will once again be back in Al Nassr colors. Fans will be eager to see the Portuguese superstar return to club competitions after the extended break. Notably, head coach Luis Castro would like to prove the critics wrong and keep his job amidst the recent criticism. The manager couldn’t have asked for an easier draw to get his team back in shape, with the Knights of Najd set to take on Al Tai this Saturday.

Al Tai is currently 16th in the points table and batting relegation. The team has managed just six wins from their 24 games and has won just one game in their last five fixtures. With Al Tai set to travel to Al-Awwal Park, playing in front of the away fans will also add pressure on the club. With all things considered, this can be Al Nassr’s chance to close the gap with Al Hilal in the points table.

Al Nassr vs. Al Tai: Head-to-Head

Al Nassr and Al Tai have faced each other on 12 occasions across all competitions. The home side has a huge advantage in this contest, winning nine games. Meanwhile, Al Tai has bagged just one win, while two games between the teams ended in a draw.

Al Nassr vs. Al Tai: Team Updates and Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play?

David Ospina is once again expected to start between the sticks, with Nawaf Al-Aqidi serving a four-game suspension. Meanwhile, Sadio Mane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcelo Brozovic, and Otavio were all in action for their national teams earlier this week and could be rested against the weaker opposition. Talisca continues to be on the sidelines with his muscle injury and is still a month away from his return.

Al Tai, on the other hand, has no injury concerns and will have all their players available for selection.

Al Nassr vs. Al Tai: Predicted Lineups

Al-Nassr predicted the starting lineup: (4-2-3-1). Ospina; Yahya; Alawjami; Laporte; Telles; Otavio; Brozovic; Ghareeb; Al-Najei; Mane; Ronaldo.

Al Tai predicted the starting lineup: (4-5-1) Al Bagawi; Al Nakhli; Bauer; Roco; Aljohani; Semedo; Mensah; Cordea; Al-Shamlan; Al-Moasher; Misidjan.

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Al Nassr vs. Al Tai: When and Where to Watch Cristiano Ronaldo

The contest between Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Al Tai will come to your screens from Al Awwal Park on the 30th of March this Saturday at 3:00 PM (EST). Fans in the United States can catch the live action from the game on Fubo TV, while viewers in the United Kingdom will have to tune into DAZN for the live coverage.

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