Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr to Face Real Madrid & FC Barcelona in a Mini Tournament: Reports

Cristiano Ronaldo playing against Real Madrid and FC Barcelona as an Al Nassr player seemed a wild bit of imagination. Even a friendly fixture between Al Nassr and Spanish clubs sounded like a distant dream. But nevermore. Interestingly, the potential matchup between Al-Alami and the Spanish powerhouses will not even be a friendly but a competitive clash. But which scriptwriters are making this possible? Are the Saudis behind this? Let’s find out.

Al Nassr already has some exciting matches on their calendar. ‘The Last Dance’ which will see Lionel Messi and CR7 lock horns in an Inter Miami-Al Nassr matchup is one of them. Fuelling the frenzy, recent reports say Ronaldo might embrace the Spanish soil, representing Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. are rumored to face La Liga giants soon

According to Saudi Arabia-based journalist Ali Al-Harbi, the Spanish Football Federation mulls inviting Al Nassr to play against Real Madrid and Barcelona in 2024. Per the update, Al Nassr, Real Madrid, and Barcelona will face each other in a ‘mini-tournament.’ The Spanish Football Federation came up with this move to cater to the desire of fans in the region. Al Nassr last played against Real Madrid in 2008 in a friendly fixture. At that time, the Arab club had the last laugh, outclassing Madrid 4-1.

Before 2008, the two have once faced each other in the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup in Brazil. However, Al Nassr has never played against FC Barcelona. If the Spanish Federation’s plans pan out, the soccer world will get to witness that for the first time. In all likelihood, the Spanish Federation’s move is perhaps a sign of courtesy. Last year, the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh hosted Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana final. This time, the Riyadh Season will host the Spanish Supercup semi-finals and final.

Spanish Giants to embrace Saudi soil before Al Nassr’s trip to Spain

In 2024, the Riyadh Season will host the Spanish, Italian, and Turkish Super Cups. The clash of Spanish sides will start in Riyadh in January. On January 10, Real Madrid will face Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de Espana semi-final. The next day will see a semi-final clash between Barcelona and Osasuna. The Supercopa de Espana Final will take place on January 15. All matches between the Spanish sides will be played at the Al Awwal Park; Al Nassr’s home turf.

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Given Saudi Arabia’s recent history of hosting the Spanish Super Cup, the Spanish Football Federation’s plans to host Al Nassr do not come as a surprise. Besides, every other soccer enthusiast in Spain will be dying to see Cristiano Ronaldo’s action closely again. For, the man has colored Spanish soccer lore for nine long years during his Real Madrid stint.

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