Is Cristiano Ronaldo Playing Tonight For Al-Nassr Vs Al-Ittihad In the Saudi Super Cup?
Al-Nassr should face Al-Ittihad in the semi-finals of the Saudi Super Cup 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, at the Hong Kong stadium. This confrontation brings together two of the biggest clubs in the kingdom, both wishing to start the season with silverware – and Cristiano seeks to add another to the collection.
Al-Nassr, led by Jorge Jesus, had an occupied pre-season, integrating new signatures like João Félix and Kingsley Coman in their team, and fans wish to see how the team will align against their ferocious rivals.
From Riyadh to Hong Kong …
We chase glory wherever we go 🏆🟡 pic.twitter.com/3js43gludm– Alnassr FC (@alnassrfc_en) August 18, 2025
Does Cristiano Ronald play vs al-Ittihad in the Saudi super cup?
Ronaldo was in good shape during the pre-season, scoring six goals in his last three games, including a hat-trick against Rio Ave and a shower against Almeria. Despite 40 years, he did not show any signs of slowdown and was essential in the attack game of Al-Nassr.
The Portuguese superstar has completely trained before the match and should start, although it is not clear if it will play the 90 full minutes or will be managed as in the previous friendly matches.
Expected al-Nassr lineage (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Bento
- Defenders: Sultan Al Ghanam, Al-Amri, Martínez, Boushal
- Milieuseurs de terrain: Marcelo Brozović, Gabriel, Wesley
- Advances: João Félix, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané
João Félix should also start, offering creativity behind Ronaldo. The Portuguese star has never played in the same level since he left Benfica in 2019, but he is trying to prove himself before the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Sadio Mané and Wesley will provide the rhythm and width on the wings. Jorge Jesus can carefully rotate the team, as he did in pre-season, but the team’s programming is likely to take the ground for this important semi-final.
This story was initially reported by Athlon Sports on August 19, 2025, where it appeared for the first time in the football section. Add Athlon Sports as a favorite source by clicking here.
