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

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

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Pragjyoti Singh | Last updated Apr 15, 2026 10:00 AM ET

Al-Nassr are set to host Al-Ettifaq at Alawwal Park in high spirits following a decisive 2-0 victory over Al-Akhdoud. This recent win has allowed the club to maintain an impressive winning streak of six consecutive matches.

During that performance, Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 24th goal of the current campaign, marking the 968th goal of his legendary career.

As he draws closer to the historic 1,000-goal milestone and prepares for the upcoming World Cup, the Portuguese forward will be eager to surpass Al-Ahli's Ivan Toney, who currently leads the league’s scoring charts with 27 goals.

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

Regarding his availability, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start against Al-Ettifaq after participating in recent training sessions.

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The 41-year-old previously faced a setback on February 28, 2026, when he suffered a hamstring injury during a 3-1 win over Al-Fayha.

Following specialized medical treatment in Madrid and a brief period of recovery that saw him miss international duty with Portugal, he is now back to full fitness.

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during a Saudi Pro League soccer match at King Abdullah Sports City.Reuters via Imagn Images

With Al-Nassr currently sitting five points clear of Al-Hilal at the top of the table, Ronaldo is more determined than ever to secure his first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia.

“We know we are entering a tough phase. The title race is intense among several teams, but the most important thing is that Al Nassr are having an outstanding season and showing real character, which the team lacked in previous periods,” coach Jorge Jesus said after the team beat Al-Akhdood.

“We scored early because our objective was clear: to win. Now we have six finals left, and we must keep our lead and stay focused to claim the title.” he stated, highlighting the serious approach the squad is taking toward the final stretch of the season.

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

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