Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al-Nassr, has been confirmed absent for the match against Neom in the 25th round of the Saudi Roshn League.

Press reports indicated that the Portuguese star is suffering from a muscle injury that will prevent him from appearing in the match scheduled for Saturday, March 7.

The club indicated through its official account that medical examinations confirmed Ronaldo sustained an injury during the last match against Al-Fayha.

The player had left the match against Al-Fayha in the 24th round due to an injury, before Al-Nassr secured a 3-1 victory.

Ronaldo traveling to his doctor in Madrid is not ruled out if his condition requires it, depending on how he responds to treatment within the club.

The Portuguese captain played 26 matches this season across various competitions, scoring 22 goals and providing 4 assists.

Al-Nassr tops the standings with 61 points from 20 wins, one draw, and three losses, which increases the importance of the upcoming match.