Fans tuning in for the clash between Al-Nassr FC and Al-Feiha FC in the Saudi Pro League 2023–24 are in for a surprise: Cristiano Ronaldo will be sidelined for the match. The game is scheduled for Friday at 8:30 pm IST at the Al-Awwal Stadium in Riyadh.
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Ronaldo, the captain of Al Nassr, received his first red card in Saudi Arabia during a tough match against Al-Hilal, where his team suffered a 2-1 defeat in the Saudi Super Cup semifinal. The red card came in the 86th minute when Ronaldo was penalized for elbowing Al-Hilal’s Ali Albulayhi, reported by Sportstar.
Absence Of Ronaldo From Al-Nassr Vs Al-Feiha
The absence of Ronaldo adds to the challenges for Al Nassr, whose hopes for silverware this season took a hit with their exit from the Saudi Super Cup despite a late goal from Sadio Mane. Additionally, the team was knocked out of the AFC Champions League quarter-final last month after a penalty shootout loss. Currently, with just seven games left in the league, Al Nassr trails league leaders Al-Hilal by 12 points.
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With Ronaldo out, the spotlight shifts to the lineup choices of Al Nassr’s coach. It will be interesting to see who takes Ronaldo’s place against Al-Feiha, a team based in Al Majma’ah.