Cristiano Ronaldo set to return for Al Nassr on May 7 as Saudi Pro League title race heads

Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for Al Nassr’s next Saudi Pro League fixture on Thursday, May 7, when the club visits Al Shabab for Matchday 33 at the SHG Arena, the club and fixtures list indicate. The 41-year-old forward has returned from injury and is fit to play, a timely boost as Al Nassr remain involved in the league title race.

Ronaldo's recent layoff and form

Ronaldo missed a period of competitive action that extended to a 24-day gap, attributed to the FIFA scheduling and a pause in domestic fixtures while international competitions — including the FIFA Arab Cup — took place. Prior to that break, he had produced highlights for Al Nassr, including a memorable bicycle-kick goal against Al Khaleej.

Across this season for Al Nassr, Ronaldo has scored 27 goals and supplied four assists in 33 appearances, according to the report. He also contributed five goals in five UEFA World Cup qualifiers for Portugal this campaign, bringing his personal total to 970 career goals as cited.

Club implications: title chase and recent result

The timing of Ronaldo’s return is notable because Al Nassr were beaten 3-1 by Al Qadsiah, a defeat that ended a 20-match winning streak the striker had been part of. With the league entering its closing stages, having Ronaldo available for Matchday 33 could be important for Al Nassr’s pursuit of the Saudi Pro League title.

International angle: Portugal return in June

On the international front, the report says Ronaldo is expected to rejoin the Portugal squad for the June international window. Portugal plan two home friendlies before the World Cup: against Chile on June 6 and Nigeria on June 10. The friendlies are seen as part of Ronaldo’s preparations for what the report frames as likely his final major tournament at the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

• Next Al Nassr match: at Al Shabab, May 7 (Matchday 33) at SHG Arena.
• Ronaldo is reported fit to play after returning from injury and a 24-day competitive gap.
• Season numbers cited: 27 goals and 4 assists in 33 games for Al Nassr; 5 goals in 5 World Cup qualifiers for Portugal.
• Al Nassr suffered a 3-1 defeat to Al Qadsiah that ended a 20-match winning run referenced in the report.
• Portugal friendlies against Chile (June 6) and Nigeria (June 10) are scheduled ahead of the World Cup.

What it means

If Ronaldo features on May 7, his presence will lift Al Nassr’s attacking options as they push through the final fixtures of the Saudi Pro League. The match also offers a final competitive run before the June internationals, where Ronaldo is expected to rejoin Portugal for two warm-up friendlies ahead of the World Cup.