Cristiano Ronaldo lifting the Saudi Professional League trophy could be one of many greatest headlines of the season, particularly after the controversy that surrounded him and Al Nassr FC earlier in February 2026.
Softfootball had reported Ronaldo was dissatisfied with how the membership was being run, significantly when in comparison with different Saudi Professional League sides backed by the Public Funding Fund (PIF). Whereas rivals strengthened aggressively within the switch window, Al Nassr’s recruitment was modest, highlighted primarily by the signing of a younger Iraqi midfielder.
In distinction, Al Hilal SFC made main strikes, together with the high-profile arrival of Karim Benzema. Al Ahli Saudi FC and Al Ittihad Membership additionally invested closely, elevating questions on Al Nassr’s ambition.
Nevertheless, on the pitch, Al Nassr are responding strongly. Their latest 4–0 victory over Al-Hazem has taken them to the highest of the Saudi Professional League desk with 55 factors. Al Hilal sit simply behind on 54 factors, with each groups having performed 22 matches as of 23 February 2026.
Earlier within the season, Al Nassr led comfortably earlier than dropping factors in a troublesome two-week spell, permitting Al Hilal — who stay unbeaten, to shut the hole and keep firmly in competition.
With the title race separated by only one level, Ronaldo now has the chance to show early-season pressure into triumph. If Al Nassr keep their momentum, this might turn out to be one of the dramatic finishes in Saudi Professional League historical past.
