The last trophy chance of the season for Cristiano Ronaldo. Five days after a defeat in the final of the AFC Champions League 2 against the Japanese of Gamba Osaka (1-0), Al-Nassr is preparing to play a new decisive match in its season.
Indeed, this Thursday, May 21, marks the last day of the Saudi Pro League, the Saudi championship. And for the moment, Jorge Jesus’ men are at the top of the standings before facing Damac, fifteenth, two points from the red zone.
In detail, the Yellow and Blue have 83 points on the clock, two more than its direct competitor Al-Hilal (2nd, 81 points), opposed to Al Fayha (10th, 38 points). Al Ahli (3rd, 81 points) having already played the last match of its season.
The conditions to be met for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr
For Al-Nassr and “CR7” to be crowned champions of Saudi Arabia, the conditions are not as simple as it seems.
- If successful, the club will be assured of winning the tenth title in its history – the first for the Portuguese – regardless of Al-Hilal’s result.
- In the event of a draw, Al-Nassr will be champion provided that Al-Hilal does not win its match against Al-Fayha.
- In case of defeat, same conditions.
Note that the first tie-breaking criterion in the event of a tie on points at the end of the championship being the result of direct confrontations between two teams. If Al-Hilal succeeds and Al-Nassr draws tonight, Karim Benzema’s teammates – who have a positive record against those of Cristiano Ronaldo this season (3-1 then 1-1 victory) – would therefore win the bet.
