Cristiano Ronaldo enters the field this Thursday with the chance to win the Saudi Pro League title with Al-Nassr. The team hosts Damac in Al-Awwal Park, in Riyadh, for round 34. A victory guarantees the trophy for the leader of the table. Kick-off is scheduled for 3pm Brasília time.
The Portuguese is going through a decisive moment in the season. With 26 goals in the league, he leads the attack of a team that has scored 87 goals in 33 rounds. Al-Nassr has 83 points and opens two points ahead of Al Hilal. Damac, with 29 points, is fighting against relegation.
Ronaldo aims for first league title with Al-Nassr
The 41-year-old striker has the opportunity to end his lack of a national trophy at the club. Al-Nassr has not lifted the cup since 2019. Ronaldo has already scored seven times against Damac in previous duels. The fans fill the stadium waiting for another decisive performance from the captain.
Jorge Jesus created an offensive team around Ronaldo. João Félix and Sadio Mané form a quick attacking trio. The Portuguese coach highlighted the group’s motivation to close the season with a party at home.
- Cristiano Ronaldo leads Al-Nassr’s artillery with 26 goals
- Time has 27 wins, two draws and four defeats in the league
- Al-Nassr scored 87 goals and conceded just 27
- Ronaldo has won all of the last five matchups against Damac
- Equipe has 60 goal difference in the competition
Escalação likely from Al-Nassr with focus on Ronaldo
Bento must defend the goal. The defense has Nawaf Boushal, Mohamed Simakan, Iñigo Martínez and Ayman Yahya. In between, Kingsley Coman, Ali Al-Hassan, and Sadio Mané provide support. João Félix and Cristiano Ronaldo form the front duo.
Marcelo Brozović remains out with a muscle injury. Sultan Al-Ghannam is also in the medical department. Jorge Jesus has limited options, but keeps Ronaldo as the centerpiece of the scheme.
Damac must play with Kewin in goal. The defense line includes names like J. Harkass and A. Bedrane. In attack, Arielson and J. Okita look for counterattacks. The visitor needs a point to escape the dangerous zone.
Ronaldo dominates track record against Damac
The Al-Nassr captain has won all recent meetings against Damac. Ele scored multiple goals in several of these games. The superiority of Al-Nassr in direct duels appears clear in the numbers. Damac attempts to interrupt negative sequence in Riyadh.
Últimos five Al-Nassr games: win, loss, win, win and draw. The team fluctuated in the final stretch, but maintained the lead. Últimos five of Damac: victory, defeat, defeat, defeat and victory. The irregularity marks the visiting team’s campaign.
Ronaldo and decision weight in Al-Awwal Park
The fans create a special atmosphere for the possible title. Imagens show Riyadh streets with Al-Nassr shirts and CR7 flags. Ronaldo posted a motivational message online before the game. The stadium must register maximum capacity.
The attacker accumulates experience in decisions. Ele has already won leagues in Portugal, Inglaterra, Espanha and Itália. Agora seeks to repeat what Arábia Saudita did. A victory today puts Ronaldo’s name in the club’s history.
Onde watch live Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr x Damac
The match is broadcast live on Brasil by Canal GOAT on YouTube. Band Sports also shows the match. Torcedores monitors updates in real time through specialized portals.
The weather in Riyadh is 36°C with partly cloudy skies. Al-Awwal Park receives a large audience. Ingressos sold out signals celebration if the title comes. The game defines the direction of Al-Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo for the season.
