Cristiano Ronaldo is poised to hit the pitch on Spanish turf for the first time in three years as Al Nassr faces off against Almería in an exciting pre-season friendly matchup.
Al Nassr may not have secured a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup, but the Saudi club has certainly kept itself occupied this summer. The club has made headlines by securing a two-year contract extension for Ronaldo, while also making waves in the transfer market with the acquisition of João Félix, reportedly valued at £43.7 million ($58.7 million).
As the transfer window remains open, Al Nassr now shifts its focus to the highly anticipated European pre-season tour on the horizon. Jorge Jesus’s squad is set to embark on a journey to Austria, England, and Spain as they gear up for the upcoming 2025–26 season, kicking off in just over three weeks.
The thrilling lineup presents Ronaldo with the opportunity to return to Spain, a country where he dazzled for nine years as a key player for Real Madrid. Al Nassr wraps up their tour with an exciting clash at UD Almería Stadium this Sunday, August 10.
The Portuguese superstar has a rich history at the venue in Southern Spain, having netted four goals in just as many appearances at UD Almería Stadium during his time in a white shirt.
The 40-year-old was sidelined last year during the clash between Al Nassr and Almería, extending the anticipation for his long-awaited return to Spain. Ronaldo made his last appearance on Spanish turf in 2022, when Manchester United faced off against Real Sociedad in the Europa League.
Fans across Spain are poised to roll out the red carpet for Ronaldo, the superstar who elevated his already illustrious career to unprecedented levels in this footballing nation. The captain of Portugal has amassed an impressive 16 trophies during his time at Real Madrid, featuring four prestigious Champions League titles, and he has set nearly every goalscoring record in the club’s illustrious history.
