Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Ronaldo Benched in King Cup Match: Why?
Cristiano Ronaldo did not play in Al Nassr's King Cup match against Jeddah, but he wasn't injured.
The coach decided to bench him and other key players, possibly to give them rest.
Al Nassr played well and won the game 4-0, advancing to the next round of the tournament.
The coach's decision helped the team secure the win by giving the star players some rest.
Cristiano Ronaldo was benched for the King Cup match.
Ronaldo was not injured.
The coach may have rested key players due to workload management.
Al Nassr defeated Jeddah 4-0.
Al Nassr advanced to the last 16 of the King Cup.
- Who
- Al Nassr and Jeddah
- What
- King Cup match
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City Stadium
- Why
- Ronaldo was benched to manage workload, with the FIFA World Cup approaching.
Al Nassr
Jeddah
Ronaldo's game status
Al Nassr
He was on the bench
Jeddah
He did not play.
- Match
- Al Nassr vs. Jeddah, King Cup
- Ronaldo's Status
- Benched; Not Injured
- Venue
- Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City Stadium
- Score
- Al Nassr 4 - Jeddah 0
- Al Nassr's Advancement
- Advanced to the Last 16
