Al Nassr is heading to the last set of games this season. However, the team is left with very little hope of winning the Saudi Pro League after they trail Al Hilal by a massive 9-point. Additionally, the club in yellow has consumed an additional match, which now makes the club in blue favorites. However, after his absence from a few games in April, there is doubt among the fans whether Al Nassr would field Cristiano Ronaldo or not. The club will take on the 12th-placed Al Wehda tonight, raising questions about whether he will start. Hence, let’s take a look.
Ronaldo has already missed a few games, thus predicting the forward to play soon. With no signs of injuries or other issues, the highest goal scorer will be in action in tonight’s game against Al Wehda per reports. Additionally, the star will look to continue his magnificent form this season and add a purple feather to his cap by breaking a major record in Saudi.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has currently scored 29 goals in the Saudi Pro League. It leaves him five behind Al Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah’s record of 34 goals in the 2018-2019 season. With just five league matches remaining and games against Al Hilal and Al Ittihad, Ronaldo wouldn’t like to miss any more matches. In addition, the player will aim to start scoring again in the league, with his last goal being against Abha a month ago.
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On the other hand, Ronaldo also suffered an injury and a few controversial suspensions. But the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner still managed to get back to his best with a brace against Al Khaleej in the King’s Cup and will look to end the season on a high for Al Nassr.
Can Cristiano Ronaldo help Al Nassr secure a trophy this season?
More than tonight’s game at Al Awwal Park, Cristiano Ronaldo will aim to win all the five remaining fixtures this season. Despite the distance from Al Hilal in the league table, soccer can throw surprises at you, and a loss or two can put Jorge Jesus’ team under pressure. But more importantly, CR7 also has a better chance of winning the King’s Cup and taking his revenge on the Riyadh rivals.
Al Nassr will take on Al Hilal once again this month and for the fourth time this season officially, and they will hope that a win there can impact their title race. With 39 goal contributions this season, will the Al Nassr captain lead a comeback for the Knights of Najd this season? Let us know in the comments.