Al-Nassr are preparing to host Al-Ettifaq at Alawwal Park, riding high after a 2-0 victory. The win marks their sixth consecutive match unbeaten.
Ronaldo’s Race to 1,000 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on a historic milestone. He netted his 24th goal of the current campaign during Al-Nassr’s recent match, marking the 968th goal of his career.
The Portuguese forward is preparing for the upcoming World Cup and will be eager to surpass Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney. Toney currently leads the league’s scoring charts with 27 goals.
Fitness Update: Ronaldo Set to Play
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start against Al-Ettifaq after participating in recent training sessions.
He previously suffered a setback on February 28, 2026, when he sustained a hamstring injury during a 3-1 win over Al-Fayha.
Following medical treatment in Madrid and a period of recovery, he is now back to full fitness, having missed international duty with Portugal.
Al-Nassr’s Title Pursuit
With Al-Nassr currently sitting five points clear of Al-Hilal at the top of the table, Ronaldo is determined to secure his first major trophy since arriving in Saudi Arabia.
Coach Jorge Jesus highlighted the team’s focus, stating, “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.”
“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.