"Al-Nassr can reduce Al-Hilal's lead at the top of the Saudi Pro League to a point when they visit Al-Fateh on Saturday in a game that looks set to be dominated by the return of Cristiano Ronaldo for the away side. Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo is likely to return for the first time in four matches, having signalled his discontent at the club's lack of transfer activity before the Saudi transfer window closed."
"Head coach Jorge Jesus's future also remains in doubt, with the Portuguese out of contract at the end of the season and missing numerous press conferences since the saga began. If Ronaldo is to return in style, the record scorer in men's footballing history is likely to have to help break down an Al-Fateh side in a low block with a knack for counter-attacking effectively."
"Al-Fateh also have a Portuguese leader in Jose Gomes, whose side suffered a 9-0 defeat in his second match in charge to Jesus's Al-Hilal in 2024. While that remains the heaviest defeat of Gomes' managerial career, Al-Fateh have a respectable record this season of six wins and eight defeats from 20 league matches, including a 2-1 victory over Al-Hilal in November."
Al-Nassr can cut Al-Hilal's lead to a point when they visit Al-Fateh, with Cristiano Ronaldo expected to return after missing four matches amid frustration over transfer activity. Head coach Jorge Jesus is out of contract at season's end and has missed multiple press conferences, leaving his future uncertain. Al-Fateh, led by Jose Gomes, suffered a 9-0 loss to Al-Hilal in 2024 but have six wins and eight defeats from 20 league matches and beat Al-Hilal 2-1 in November. Al-Fateh are winless in six games but drew their most recent match; Matias Vargas has eight goals overall.
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