DUBAI: Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is in a race against time to make the squad for the reigning champions’ second Saudi Pro League fixture of the season against Al-Riyadh on Friday. Ronaldo, who returned to the Kingdom last week following his wedding in Portugal, on Wednesday continued his rehabilitation, without participating in group training, as he recovers from a pelvic muscle injury, Arabic daily newspaper Arriyadiyah reported. Sources close to the club explained that Ronaldo felt a minor pain during a group training session last week.

DUBAI: Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is in a race against time to make the squad for the reigning champions’ second Saudi Pro League fixture of the season against Al-Riyadh…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored on his first Roshn Saudi League appearance of the season as defending champions Al Nassr secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Al Riyadh.