(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Cristiano Ronaldo Returns to Spain as Al-Nassr Face Almeria in Friendly Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to light up Spanish football once again as Al-Nassr take on La Liga side Almeria in a high-profile friendly this Sunday, August 10, at 22:00 (local time). The Portuguese icon will be back on Spanish soil for the first time since November 2022, when he last played there in a Europa League tie for Manchester United against Real Sociedad — a match in which he provided the assist for Alejandro Garnacho’s winning goal.
The return will be a nostalgic moment for ‘CR7’, who enjoyed some of the most glorious years of his career in Spain with Real Madrid. Since leaving Manchester United in late 2022 after a public fallout with Erik ten Hag, Ronaldo has not had the opportunity to play in Spain with Al-Nassr, not even in a friendly, making this fixture a special occasion for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
Ronaldo’s history against Spanish opposition remains strong. He last faced a Spanish team in the UEFA Nations League final with Portugal, leading his side to victory over Spain in a memorable encounter.
The match will also mark the Spanish return of Joao Felix, the former Atletico Madrid and Barcelona forward who recently joined Al-Nassr. The Saudi Pro League club is further strengthening its squad and is reportedly close to signing Barcelona centre-back Inigo Martinez.
With big names on the pitch and plenty of star power, Sunday’s friendly promises to be more than just a preseason warm-up — it’s set to be a football spectacle that fans won’t want to miss.
