Cristiano Ronaldo may have been missing from the pitch once again, but his shadow loomed large as Al-Nassr navigated another turbulent night.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Angelo Gabriel were at the center of a dramatic night in Riyadh, even though only one of them actually stepped onto the pitch.

Karim Benzema made his debut with Al Hilal just days after leaving Al Ittihad and addressed the move publicly.

Al Nassr fans reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence in the clash against Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s name usually defines the buildup to any Saudi Pro League blockbuster, especially when Al-Nassr prepares to face a historic rival like Al-Ittihad.

As Al-Nassr prepares to host Al-Ittihad under the lights at Al-Awwal Park, the Saudi Pro League once again finds itself revolving around Cristiano Ronaldo.

Al Nassr host Al Ittihad on Matchday 21 of the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League. Here’s how to watch every moment, including kickoff times and complete TV and streaming information for viewers in the United States.

Amid speculation, tension, and a title race balanced on a knife-edge, Al-Nassr has quietly completed a move that could reshape the short-term picture, and possibly the long-term one too.

With new PIF problems reportedly surfacing, Cristiano Ronaldo is now set to miss Al Nassr's key SPL game against Al Ittihad.

After several seasons at Al Ittihad, N’Golo Kanté appeared to be heading toward an exit from the club, with a move to Fenerbahçe on the cards. However, an error caused the Frenchman's transfer to collapse. In response, he has reportedly made a decisive decision, leaving his intentions clear.

With tensions growing in the Saudi Pro League over his move to Al Hilal, Karim Benzema broke the silence with a farewell message to Al Ittihad.

Although Karim Benzema remains in top form, his future at Al Ittihad is unclear following a controversial contract renewal offer. In light of this, they are reportedly targeting a surprise striker who is also being pursued by Juventus to replace the French legend.

Karim Benzema has remained one of the best players in Al Ittihad. Despite this, the Frenchman's future is unclear, as there are reported problems with his contract renewal, and he is looking to leave. In light of this, he is eyeing a surprise destination, endangering his comeback to Europe.

As attention turns toward Al-Ittihad’s internal dynamics, the absence of the club’s captain has raised eyebrows, fueled speculation, and forced the head coach into an uncomfortable public spotlight.

The mere idea of Cristiano Ronaldo lining up against Karim Benzema once again has been enough to electrify fans across the region. Yet as the calendar edges closer to a potential 2026 showdown, that blockbuster meeting is suddenly under threat.