Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Faces Must-Win Clash Against Al Wahda in Saudi Pro League
Al Nassr is heading into a crucial Saudi Pro League showdown against Al Wahda, desperate to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss. After a gut-wrenching 3-2 defeat to Al Ettifaq last Friday, Cristiano Ronaldo and his team are feeling the heat. That match saw them throw away a late lead, conceding twice in the final minutes—an absolute disaster for their fading title hopes. Now, all eyes are on their upcoming game at King Abdul Aziz Stadium, where they must find a way to turn things around.
Stefano Pioli’s squad, currently sitting fourth in the league with 44 points from 21 games, is in a tricky position. With Al Hilal running away at the top, the dream of lifting the Saudi Pro League trophy is slipping away. Their focus now? Securing a top-three finish and locking in a spot for next season’s AFC Champions League. But even that won’t come easy, as third-placed Al Qadsiah sits three points ahead.
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Meanwhile, Al Wahda is in complete survival mode. They are rock bottom of the table with just 13 points and haven’t won in seven matches. Their latest setback? A tough 1-0 loss to Al Kholood last weekend. Daniel Carreno’s men are struggling big time, with defensive issues piling up—having conceded 51 goals this season, the worst record in the league. To make things worse, their history against Al Nassr isn’t promising. They haven’t beaten them since 2019, and the last three encounters have all gone in Al Nassr’s favor.
As for team news, Al Nassr will be missing key players. January signing Jhon Duran is suspended, while Otavio and Sami Al-Najei remain sidelined due to injuries. On the other hand, Al Wahda is without midfielder Nawaf Al-Azizi, but otherwise, they have a full squad to choose from.
With Ronaldo still chasing his first major trophy in Saudi Arabia, this match is huge for Al Nassr. A win keeps their Champions League hopes alive, while anything less would pile even more pressure on Pioli and his star-studded squad. Can they rise to the occasion, or will Al Wahda pull off a shocking upset? All will be decided on the pitch.
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