Al Hilal will be hosting Al Nassr today in the Saudi Pro League. This is a crucial matchup for the Saudi Pro League title, as the two are in the top two positions of the league table.
Al Hilal is top of the league with 35 points, and Al Nassr is second in the league with 31 points. Al Nassr were comfortable in first place three games away but went winless, with one draw and two losses.
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Al Nassr has lost to Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League, and Cristiano Ronaldo played in both matches.
Ronaldo has played in Al Nassr’s last five games in a span of two weeks. Ronaldo scored in Al Nassr’s previous match against Al Qadsiah, but it wasn’t enough to avoid a 2-1 loss.
Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al-Nassr FC reacts during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Nassr and Al Qadsiah at Al Awwal Park on January 8, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)
With the number of games played and ahead, many fans want to make sure whether Ronaldo will be fit enough to play against Al Hilal in a crucial title-deciding match.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Set to Play for Al Nassr vs Al Hilal
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play and start for Al Nassr against Al Hilal due to his participation in team training. Ronaldo was seen training with the team ahead of the match against Al Hilal.
Ronaldo is the top goalscorer for Al Nassr and of the Saudi Pro League after his goal against Al Qadsiah last week. Ronaldo will look to score against the arch-rival Al Hilal.
A win for Al Nassr still keeps Al Hilal at the top of the league, but by only one point. A win for Al Hilal will create a seven-point gap in the league.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Soccer section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
