Al Nassr host Al Najma at Al Awwal Park for Matchday 27 of the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League, and all eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo for what could be his highly anticipated return to action following his injury recovery.
After overcoming a hamstring injury and completing a specialized rehabilitation process in Madrid, Ronaldo is expected to feature in the starting lineup and wear the captain’s armband today at Al Awwal Park.
On Thursday, manager Jorge Jesus provided a positive injury update on the forward, stating that Ronaldo was ready to rejoin group training—a clear sign that he has made a full recovery and is fit for competition.
How many games did Crisitano miss?
Although Cristiano Ronaldo has been out of action since sustaining an injury on February 28, he ultimately missed only two matches with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. During his absence, Jorge Jesus’ side secured crucial victories against Neom and Al Khaleej, allowing the club to maintain its position as the sole leader of the championship.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a win for Al Nassr. (Getty Images)
The limited number of missed club games was due to the March FIFA window falling in the middle of his recovery period. However, the injury did prevent him from representing Portugal, where he was absent for the scoreless draw against Mexico and the 2-0 victory over the United States.
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Al Nassr probable lineup
In addition to the return of Ronaldo, Al Nassr received a significant boost with Sadio Mane being declared fit for today’s encounter. The Senegalese star has overcome an ankle injury that forced him to miss the club’s most recent victory, ensuring manager Jorge Jesus has his full attacking arsenal available to face Al Najma.
Probable lineup to face Al Najma: Bento; Al Najdi, Simakan, Al Amri, Sultan; Brozovic, Al Khaibari; Mane, Ghareeb, Angelo; Cristiano Ronaldo.
