Ronaldo Stuns Al Nassr Fans Ahead of AFC Champions League 2 Showdown
18 February 2026
Ronaldo arrives at Al-Awwal Park ahead of AFC Champions League 2 clash
Portugal’s captain Cristiano Ronaldo, the leader of Al Nassr, surprised fans ahead of the crucial AFC Champions League 2 second leg against Arkadag.
Al Nassr host Arkadag on Wednesday at Al-Awwal Park, in the second leg of the Round of 16.
Saudi journalist Ratiban Al-Dosri posted video of Ronaldo arriving at Al-Awwal Park about an hour before kickoff.
The Portuguese star was left out of the starting lineup named by coach Jorge Jesus for the match.
Al Nassr still need to win or draw to advance to the quarterfinals, after Abdullah Al-Hamdan's goal in the first leg.
The clip was shared on X by Ratiban Al-Dosri, showing Ronaldo arriving at Al-Awwal Park roughly an hour before kickoff.
Coach Jorge Jesus opted for an attacker-focused lineup, but Ronaldo's return to the arena still electrified the crowd.
Arkadag, the Turkmen side, will be aiming for an upset, hoping to overturn the first-leg deficit after Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored for Al Nassr in the initial game.
Arkadag must overturn a deficit after Abdullah Al-Hamdan's goal gave Al Nassr the lead.
Punchline: Ronaldo showed up, and even the clocks felt the pressure.
Punchline: If goals came with subtitles, Ronaldo would win the morning edition.
