The Round of 32 in the Saudi King’s Cup will see Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Al Nassr face off against none other than Al Hazm. Following a commanding victory over Al Ettifaq on Friday, coach Stefano Pioli made a decisive decision regarding the Portuguese star and today’s matchup.
In an effort to relaxation the Portuguese ahead, the new Al Nassr coach has determined to go away Cristiano Ronaldo off the squad record, which means he won't see any motion in this knockout match.
Since the match against Al Ettifaq was just some days in the past, the Italian coach needs to protect Ronaldo and stop him from going through an extended stretch of video games that would overly tax his bodily situation.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 1st aim throughout the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Nassr at Al Ettifaq Stadium on September 20, 2024 in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Cristiano scored the opening aim as Al Nassr went on to safe a commanding 3-0 away victory over Al Ettifaq in the fifth spherical of the Saudi Pro League.
The undefeated streak in the Saudi Pro League
Following the shock departure of coach Luis Castro and the subsequent arrival of his alternative, Stefano Pioli, Al Nassr continues to make sturdy strides in the Saudi Pro League, remaining certainly one of the few groups nonetheless undefeated.
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Last Friday, in the fourth spherical, Al Nassr secured a commanding away victory against Al Ettifaq, with CR7 as the standout performer, scoring the opening aim. The 3-0 win was capped off by targets from Salem Al-Najdi and Anderson Talisca.
With this victory, Al Nassr stays firmly in fifth place, nonetheless undefeated with two wins and two attracts. The subsequent look for the Portuguese legend will be on Friday when his staff hosts Al Wehda in a matchup for the fifth spherical of the Saudi Pro League.
Matias Persuh is a sports activities journalist and author who graduated with a bachelor's diploma in Sports Journalism in 2008. Since then, he has coated quite a few occasions, together with native soccer video games, and has interviewed gamers and coaches. Matias has additionally participated as a columnist in numerous radio reveals. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Slovenian, he shows nice enthusiasm when analyzing NBA and NFL video games. In addition, he often follows main competitions resembling the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga. Joining Bolavip US in July 2024 marked a big step ahead in his profession, permitting him to proceed growing his expertise and delivering the most resonant information and experiences to the viewers.