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

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Farah Ben Gamra | Last updated Sep 26, 2025 10:15 AM ET

Not many matches in the Saudi Pro League have more importance than Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad. Two of the largest clubs in the country and global soccer stars on both sides make this one of the games of the season.

Currently, Al-Nassr is at the top of the table, with Al-Ittihad in second place, both teams have won their first three games.

As always, Cristiano Ronaldo is the captain and leading scorer of Al-Nassr.

The 40-year-old has been in good form lately. He is scoring, which means Jorge Jesus’ men are getting the experience they are looking for in the decisive moments.

But his absence from the King’s Cup earlier this week raised questions among fans. Was it a fitness issue or just part of the coach’s rotation to manage his minutes?

So will Ronaldo be able to lead Al-Nassr in a big game on the pitch tonight?

Will Ronaldo play tonight?

Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo is in the starting XI for Al-Nassr. His absence for the cup tie was purely a tactical decision brought on by Jorge Jesus saying it was best to save Ronaldo’s gas for the biggest games of the League.

Ronaldo leads the line for Al-Nassr this time, as the club will look to carry momentum in their pursuit of the title.

The home side welcomes back Benzema, creating yet another storyline of two differing legends of Real Madrid facing off against each other.

The stage is set for yet another chapter in the rivalry between two teams filled with stars.

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

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