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Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Today?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Faizan Mirza | Last updated Oct 12, 2026 12:12 PM ET

Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to be a part of Al Nassr’s squad as they face FC Neftchi Fergana in the AFC Champions League Elite on Monday, October 12, in a bid to win their first match in the continental competition.

The game will be played at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh, with kickoff at 9:15 p.m. Saudi time.

The Portuguese striker is available to play and will be expected to spearhead the attack alongside Joao Felix.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Today for Al Nassr?

Ronaldo is likely to be in the squad against FC Neftchi Fergana having scored in Al Nassr’s 3-0 win against Al-Diriyah last time out. The 41-year-old returned to club football following a turbulent international break with Portugal and immediately made an impact in front of goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al Nassr reacts during the Saudi Pro League game between Al Nassr and Diriyah at Al Awwal Park. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

His recent spat with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has made headlines, but the disciplinary action against the national team does not automatically bar Ronaldo from playing for Al Nassr.

Al Nassr must bounce back from a 4-0 loss in their first AFC Champions League Elite game. Neftchi, on the other hand, started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya and are coming to Riyadh with confidence.

Al Nassr vs. Neftchi Fergana Lineups and Team News

Al Nassr are likely to be in a 4-4-2 formation with Ronaldo and Felix in the forward line. Sultan Al-Ghannam is still recovering from an ACL injury, and Saleem Al-Najdi is a fitness concern.

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Al Nassr predicted lineup: Bento; Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Inigo Martínez, Saad Al-Nasser; Sadio Mane, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Samu Costa, Kingsley Coman; Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix.

Neftchi predicted lineup: Botir Ergashev; Koffi Kouao, Nurmukhammad Abduganiev, Azizbek Gofurov, Farrukh Sayfiev; Ratinho, Ikrom Alibaev; Abrorbek Ismoilov, Jamshid Iskanderov, Alisher Odilov; Zoran Marusic

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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