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Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal will take on Al Nassr in the final game of the Riyadh Season Cup. Al Nassr were without their captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, in their last game against Inter Miami, and not only this, but the Knights of Najd also cancelled their two friendlies against China due to his calf issue. In their last clash against Lionel Messi’s side, the SPL side defeated their counterparts 6-0, courtesy of Anderson Talisca's hat-trick.
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Al Nassr will take on Al Hilal in the Riyadh derby on February 8. Earlier journalist Ali Alabdallh reported that Ronaldo participated in Al-Alami’s group training session. However, the latest developments suggest Ronaldo will return to action against Al Hilal in the forthcoming match. In their last clash, the SPL table toppers Al Hilal defeated Inter Miami 4-3.
According to Ronaldo’s latest Instagram post, it can be understood that Ronaldo will be seen playing against arch-rivals for the deciding clash of the Riyadh Season Cup. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner posted a few pictures on Instagram and wrote, “Back in action”, dropping hints at his comeback.
Cristiano Ronaldo to feature against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu: Reports
As per reports, the 39-year-old could return to Real Madrid for a friendly match during the inauguration of the new Santiago Bernabeu. According to Arab journalist Saud Al-Sarami, Real Madrid invited Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr to the inauguration of the new Santiago Bernabeu.
However, there is no date for the inauguration of Bernabeu but is expected to be between the end of the current season and early 2025. The reports suggest that Florentino Perez wanted to reunite Kylian Mbappe with Ronaldo.
