Ronaldo to feature in upcoming Al Nassr fixture
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been sidelined since February 28
Cristiano Ronaldo has been given the green light to return to full training ahead of Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Najma on Friday 3 April.
Following a successful rehabilitation programme in Madrid and Riyadh Al-Nassr team doctor Carlos Miguel has officially cleared Ronaldo to return to full training.
The news offers Al Nassr a lift, with their captain expected to return for Friday night’s league clash against Al-Najma, offering a timely boost to their title ambitions.
The forward has been sidelined since February 28, when he sustained the injury during a key stretch of the season. There had been concerns about its potential impact on his form ahead of the final months leading into World Cup preparations.
Ronaldo to continue hunt for first major title with Al Nassr
The 41-year-old still awaits a first major trophy with the Saudi club since joining in 2023.
The football icon has featured three major finals with Al Nassr, including the 2024 King’s Cup final, which his side lost to Al Hilal on penalties, as well as successive Saudi Super Cup finals in 2024 and 2025, which ended in defeats to Al Hilal and Al Ahli, respectively. In the 2025 Super Cup final, Ronaldo even scored in a 2–2 draw, but Al Nassr fell 5–3 in the ensuing penalty shootout.
Al Nassr’s league campaigns during Ronaldo’s tenure have also brought frustration for the Portuguese captian. The club narrowly missed out on the SPL title in both the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons, finishing as runners‑up, and only managed a third-place finish in 2024/25, despite Ronaldo’s consistent goal-scoring contributions.
The Portuguese legend is enjoying a strong third season in yellow, netting 21 goals in 26 appearances for the club. He has formed a formidable attacking partnership with Sadio Mane and fellow countryman Joao Felix, as the team sits in pole position to win the SPL.
Al Nassr face a pivotal run of fixtures as the season reaches its final stretch, with key clashes against second-placed Al Hilal and third-placed Al Ahli Saudi on the horizon. Wins against both sides would surely propel them to the title and end Ronaldo’s wait for silverware at the club.
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