# Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr return and injury status > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-return-and-injury-status > Updated: 2026-08-24T21:56:58.000Z. Sources: 63. Developments: 4. Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to competitive action for Al Nassr, scoring his 977th career goal during a 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League. This follows his return to training in Riyadh after a break following the 2026 World Cup, where head coach Ange Postecoglou noted that “Ronaldo is always ready.” After missing the opening fixtures of the 2026/27 season due to post-World Cup recovery and a pelvic muscle injury, the 41-year-old entered the match as a substitute in the 62nd minute and scored in the 83rd minute with a left-footed strike. This goal brings his Saudi Pro League tally to 103 goals in just 108 appearances, a milestone that matches his career Premier League goal tally achieved in 236 matches. This goal places Ronaldo within 23 strikes of the 1,000-goal milestone and leaves him just two goals shy of becoming Al Nassr’s all-time leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League, a record currently held by Mohammed Al-Sahlawi. The performance also marks his 25th consecutive season in which he has scored at least one goal. Al Nassr secured the win with additional goals from Abdulelah Al-Amri, Angelo Gabriel, and Joao Felix, maintaining a perfect start to the season. However, Ronaldo remains behind leaders Moussa Dembele and Ivan Toney in the Golden Boot race. Former Saudi international Ahmed Ateef has cautioned against starting the veteran in high-stakes matches against top-tier opponents like Al Hilal, arguing his declining ability to press could leave the team effectively playing with ten men. ## Claims - Al Nassr is scheduled to play Al Riyadh on Friday, August 21, for the second round of the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League. (single source) - Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start on the bench for Al Nassr due to physical conditioning. (single source) - Al Nassr won their opening match 3-0 against Al Fateh. (single source) - Al Nassr defeated Al Diriyah 4-1 in the King Cup. (single source) - Al Riyadh lost their first Saudi League match 4-2 to Al-Ettifaq. (single source) - Al Nassr is managed by Ange Postecoglou. (single source) - Cristiano Ronaldo may not start the match against Al Riyadh due to physical conditioning. (single source) - Sadio Mané and João Félix are available attacking options for Al Nassr. (single source) - Al Riyadh lost their Saudi League opener 4-2 against Al-Ettifaq. (single source) - Ange Postecoglou is the manager of Al Nassr. (single source) - The Brazilian goalkeeper Bento plays for Al Nassr. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Cristiano Ronaldo matches Premier League goal tally in Saudi Pro League Cristiano Ronaldo has matched his career Premier League goal total of 103 goals, reaching the milestone in just 108 appearances for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-matches-premier-league-goal-tally-in-saudi-pro-league ### 2026-08-22: Cristiano Ronaldo scores first goal of season for Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal of the season in Al Nassr’s 4-0 win over Al Riyadh, but faces criticism regarding his fitness and impact on the team's defensive structure. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-first-goal-of-season-for-al-nassr-1 ### 2026-08-20: Cristiano Ronaldo scores in Al Nassr's 4-0 win over Al Riyadh Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 977th career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Riyadh 4-0, moving him within 23 goals of the 1,000-goal milestone. 45 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-upcoming-professional-retirement ### 2026-08-13: Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Al Nassr training for new season Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Al Nassr training for the 2026-27 season, debuting a new look following his marriage and the World Cup. Coach Ange Postecoglou says the striker is ready for the new campaign. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-ready-for-al-nassr-season-says-coach-postecoglou --- Cite as: Cristiano Ronaldo Al Nassr return and injury status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-return-and-injury-status