Cristiano Ronaldo has always been a competitor in every game he plays in, and it does not matter what game it is. The Portuguese has always wanted to win each game he plays in, and when he loses one, he is not happy at all. He has taken on this competitive spirit in the Saudi Pro League as well.
Despite winning all the major trophies in his club career, the striker was unhappy to lose a friendly trophy to a rival team. And now he is also doubtful to appear in the next game, with many Al Nassr fans worried for their team.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo play against Al Feiha?
Cristiano Ronaldo has not been in the friendly games in January during Al Nassr’s mid-season break. This is because of a calf injury he had sustained, and to prevent it from being aggravated, he was not included in any of the games. His injury caused the China tour to be postponed for which he even personally apologized.
Ronaldo also missed the highly anticipated clash with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, causing great disappointment to many fans around the world. The game was still won 6-0 by Al Nassr, though Messi was only on the pitch for 10 minutes. He did make a return in the Riyadh Season Cup final against rivals Al Hilal, which they unfortunately lost, causing great anger to Ronaldo who even did a controversial act.
Cristiano Ronaldo will play his first AFC Champions League knock out match today.
— Slay Jimmy 🦍 (@slay_jimmy) February 14, 2024
The legacy continues ⏳ pic.twitter.com/36kPrm062z
However, despite his return to the pitch many fans were left concerned when they saw Ronaldo training by himself in Al Nassr’s pre-match training session. The Saudi team has a crucial game against Al Feiha in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 fixture. Many felt that his injury was still present. However, that does not seem to be the case as Ronaldo is actually fully fit according to many sources. Therefore, unless something happens in the last minute, we can expect to see the five time Ballon d’Or winner on the pitch.
Cristiano Ronaldo aims for sixth continental success
Cristiano Ronaldo will be definitely be looking to be part of tonight’s squad against Al Feiha. Al Nassr have lost much ground in the Saudi Pro League title race, being 7 points behind leaders Al Hilal. However, they have a real chance to win the AFC Champions League, having topped their group. The competition is equal to the UEFA Champions League, and the winner also qualifies to the prestigious FIFA Club World Cup.
Ronaldo has already won the Champions League a record 5 times, 4 with Real Madrid and 1 with Manchester United. He was also part of the 3-peat Real Madrid UCL between 2016-18. Ronaldo also holds the record of most goals and assists in that competition, and according to many is the best player in the history of the competition.
Cristiano Ronaldo winning the AFC Champions League would be cold 🥶 pic.twitter.com/aLYZ4UeSrQ
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) February 14, 2024
Due to his ambitious and competitive nature, Ronaldo would wish to win the AFC Champions League with Al Nassr. It could be his 6th continental success in his club career, and further cement his name in soccer greatness.
The first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16 fixture against Al Feiha takes place tonight, and Cristiano Ronaldo would want to play in it definitely to ensure his dream of winning the competition.
