Confirmed Lineups & Ronaldo Update – Al-Ahli vs Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
In today’s Saudi Pro League clash between Al-Ahli Jeddah and Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo was included in Al-Nassr’s confirmed lineup and did play for his side. The 40-year-old superstar started up front alongside João Félix, with Kingsley Coman and Marcelo Brozović also featuring in midfield.
Al-Nassr Confirmed Lineup (4-4-2 / 4-3-3 mix):
GK: Nawaf Al-Aqidi
Defenders: Sultan Al-Ghannam, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Iñigo Martínez, Saad Fahad Al-Nasser
Midfield: Wesley, Marcelo Brozović, Ângelo, Kingsley Coman
Attack: Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix
Ronaldo’s inclusion was widely projected ahead of kick-off, and he led the attack as expected — a key figure in Al-Nassr’s offensive strategy.
Al-Ahli Confirmed Lineup:
GK: Abdulrahman Al Sanbi
Defenders: Ali Majrashi, Merih Demiral, Mohammed Sulaiman, Zakaria Hawsawi
Midfield/Attack: Ziyad Aljohani, Valentin Atangana Edoa, Wenderson Galeno, Firas Al-Buraikan, Ivan Toney, Matheus Gonçalves
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Match Recap
Despite Ronaldo starting the match, Al-Ahli secured a 3–2 victory over Al-Nassr in a dramatic encounter. Ivan Toney was the standout player, scoring twice and setting up the winning goal. This result ended Al-Nassr’s long unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League, though they remain top of the table.
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What This Means
✔️ Ronaldo played and started the match for Al-Nassr.
✔️ Al-Nassr included him in their confirmed lineup alongside other key starters.
✔️ However, Al-Ahli won 3–2, with Toney starring for the home side.
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