Ronaldo Taken Off With Muscle Fatigue in Al‑Nassr Win as Club Awaits Assessment

The postponement of Al‑Nassr’s Asian quarterfinal provides a brief recovery window.

Overview

Manager Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo reported muscular fatigue and was removed after Al‑Nassr went 2-1 ahead, with the medical staff set to evaluate him.
Ronaldo, 41, was substituted in the 81st minute after missing an early penalty and was later seen on the bench with an ice pack on his right hamstring.
The late withdrawal followed an early exit earlier in the week against Al‑Najma, marking back‑to‑back matches he did not complete.
Al‑Nassr confirmed their AFC Champions League quarterfinal at Al Wasl on March 4 was postponed until further notice because of the regional military conflict.
Ronaldo has 21 league goals this season and Al‑Nassr lead the Saudi Pro League, while the timing months before the World Cup has prompted renewed fitness questions.