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Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Tonight for Al Nassr vs Al Ettifaq?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sean Hartnett | Last updated Dec 30, 2025 8:00 AM ET

Cristiano Ronaldo heads into action for Al-Nassr, looking to add to his league-leading 12 goals. The 40-year-old superstar and teammate Joao Felix are tied for the most goals in the Saudi Pro League.

Ronaldo recently scooped the Best Middle East Player Award at the 2025 Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.

He will captain Al-Nassr in Tuesday's contest against Al-Ettifaq. The match kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET. Viewers in the United States can watch live on Fox Sports 2.

Al-Nassr Look To Continue Perfect Start

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 27: Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al-Nassr FC celebrates scoring their second goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Okhdood at Al Awwal Park on December 27, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images

Ronaldo scored twice in Al-Nassr's 3-0 victory over Al-Okhdood on Saturday.

Al-Nassr currently leads the Saudi Pro League with 30 points gained through 10 matches. Head coach Jorge Jesus has led the club to a perfect record in his first season in charge.

That said, the title race is tight. Al-Taawoun is chasing behind with 28 points collected through 11 league games.

Al-Ettifaq will look to upset Ronaldo and co. with fans behind them at EGO Stadium. The Commandos currently sit eighth in the league table with 15 points. Francisco Calvo and captain Georginio Wijnaldum scored late goals in Al-Ettifaq's 2-0 Christmas win over Al-Riyadh SC.

Any slip-up by Al-Nassr will allow rival clubs to challenge their superiority in the title race.

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

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