At 41 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy time, and he is set to do so once again tonight as Al-Nassr face Qatari side Al Ahli in the first leg of the AFC Champions League Two semi-final at Zabeel Stadium, Dubai. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:30 PM IST.
Ronaldo has been confirmed fit and was spotted in team training ahead of the clash, with the Portuguese legend expected to start against Al Ahli.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has been in stunning form this season, registering 26 goals and four assists in 30 appearances for Al-Nassr. His influence on the Saudi Pro League side has been undeniable, and his hunger for silverware remains as fierce as ever.
Ronaldo made his debut in the AFC Champions League Two only at the quarterfinal stage, where he opened the scoring in a commanding 4-0 victory over UAE side Al Wasl, a performance that underlined his importance to the team at every level of competition.
Beyond club football, Ronaldo has also been on fire for Portugal, netting five goals in five UEFA World Cup qualifying matches, bringing his staggering career tally to 969 goals. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, likely to be his final major international tournament, motivation is far from lacking.
A victory tonight would push Al-Nassr one step closer to the AFC Champions League Two final, giving Ronaldo the chance to add yet another trophy to his illustrious cabinet before the World Cup curtain rises.
All eyes will be on Dubai tonight, and on the man who simply refuses to fade away.
