This Saturday, May 27, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nasr will face Al-Ettifaq for the 28th matchday of the Saudi Pro League. The Portuguese striker’s team wants to finish on top of the tournament.
How comes Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nasr
Al-Nasr is fighting for his first title on the Asian continent. In 27 matches, Cristiano Ronaldo’s team faced 18 wins, six draws and three defeats.
It is placed second on the table with 63 units, three less than sole leader Al-Ittihad. The previous day, CR7 beat Al-Shabab 3-2 at home. In that game, Cristiano scored the third goal for Saudi.
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After this victory, Cristiano dropped some hints about his future. Insisting that the team is better, he praised that “in my opinion, the Saudi league is improving and next year it will be even better.” It is then understood that Cristiano is thinking of continuing at the moment and what’s more, he explained that “step by step, I think it will be one of the best five leagues in the world. But they need time, players More infrastructure is needed, but the country has incredible potential.”
The tenth-placed local team wants to embarrass Cristiano. Al-Ettifaq has 33 points, it is far from the first place.
Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Nasr Time and TV in the United States
Al-Ettifaq hosts Al-Nassr this Saturday, May 27, for the 28th matchday of the Saudi Pro League. They face each other at 2:00 PM Eastern Time in the United States.