Why Cristiano Ronaldo Misses Al Nassr vs Al Taawoun Clash in Saudi Pro League
So, today we’re talking about something that has had Al Nassr fans scratching their heads — Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence from their recent Saudi Pro League clash against Al Taawoun. When one of the biggest stars in world football suddenly goes missing from the squad, it's only natural to ask: what happened?
Al Nassr, who are currently sitting fourth in the league table with 63 points from 31 matches, were expected to come out strong in this fixture at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. Fresh off a historic 9-0 demolition of Al Akhdoud — the biggest win in the club's history — expectations were sky-high. But when fans noticed Ronaldo’s name missing from the squad list again, just like in the previous match, the buzz around his absence only grew louder.
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Now, let’s clear up the air. Cristiano Ronaldo has had a packed season. He’s featured in 39 matches across all competitions and delivered an impressive 33 goals along with four assists. Those are numbers only CR7 can put up at 39 years old. However, that kind of consistency comes with a toll, and reports suggest that Ronaldo has been left out due to physical exhaustion. Yes, even legends need a breather.
The timing of this decision actually makes sense. Al Ittihad has already secured the league title with two games left to play, thanks to their recent 3-1 win over Al Raed. That means, realistically, Al Nassr has nothing major to chase in these final matches other than securing a respectable finish. So, with no title at stake, it seems like head coach Stefano Pioli is using this opportunity to rest his star player and perhaps test younger talents who haven’t seen much playtime this season.
Also, remember the last time Ronaldo was subbed off early was during the AFC Champions League quarterfinals against Yokohama FM. Since then, he’s been pushing through a packed schedule, and this short rest could be part of a larger plan to keep him fit for the upcoming AFC Champions League 2025-26 campaign, where Al Nassr would want to go all the way.
So no, there’s no injury scare, no behind-the-scenes drama — just some good old-fashioned squad management and rest for a player who’s done more than his fair share this season. If anything, this speaks volumes about Ronaldo’s relentless commitment and the club’s smart planning.
CR7 fans, breathe easy. He’s not gone — just recharging for the next challenge.
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