Cristiano Ronaldo sends an inspirational message as Al-Nasr prepares to return to Saudi Pro League action against superstars Al-Wahda
Ronaldo sat out the last match against Al-Hazem
Yet Al-Nasr managed to win 2-1
The Portuguese forward will return on Friday
what happened
Ronaldo was one of several high-profile players from Stefano Pioli's matchday squad when Al-Nasr faced Al-Hazem in the King's Cup round of 32 stage. His omission was a calculated decision by Pioli, who wanted to give his veteran forward some much-needed rest ahead of the crucial fixture after starring in Al-Nasr's comprehensive 3-0
The biggest picture
Despite Ronaldo's absence, Al-Nasr secured a thrilling 2-1 win over Al-Hazem. Sadio Mane opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time in the game, but it was Nawaf Bouschel who scored the decisive winner to ensure his side's progress to the next round.
What Ronaldo said
In the lead up to his return, Ronaldo took to social media to share an inspirational message with his fans. Posting a series of training photos, the Portuguese superstar captioned them: "Working hard
What next for Ronaldo?
As Al-Nasr looks to maintain his momentum in both domestic and continental competitions, Ronaldo's return is well-timed. After facing Al-Wahda in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, they will lock horns against Qatari side Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League decider on Monday. Having already scored five goals in six appearances this season, a refreshed Ronaldo looks set to add to his goal tally and help his team in this high-stakes encounter.
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