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Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Tonight for Al-Nassr vs Al-Najma?
Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

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

Originally posted on Athlon Sports  |  By Emmanuel Mendez  |  Last updated Apr 3, 2026 11:00 AM ET

Al Nassr will look to maintain its position at the top of the Saudi Pro League table. Al Nassr will be playing against the league's worst team, Al Najma, which has only 1 win in 26 league matches.

Al Nassr continues to be top of the league table, but the team has been hit with multiple injuries, including Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been out for a month.

Ronaldo missed the last two Al Nassr games in the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese striker last played for Al Nassr against Al Fayha, where he suffered a hamstring injury.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr looks on during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Najmah and Al Nassr at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Buraydah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images

Ronaldo played in the last matchup against today's opponent, Al Najma, away from home, and he scored via a penalty kick.

Over the past few weeks, Ronaldo has been recovering and has trained on the pitch ahead of the next Al Nassr matches.

Cristiano Ronaldo Available to Play Against Al Najma

After participating in team training sessions this week, Cristiano Ronaldo is available to play against Al Najma tonight.

Ronaldo is expected to play against Al Najma, but it is not clear whether he will start the match.

If the Portuguese striker does not play tonight, Ronaldo is expected to play next weekend against Al Akhdoud away from home.

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

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