Al-Nassr will have to do without Cristiano Ronaldo.
Author of a particularly rude gesture during his club's victory against Al-Shabbab (3-2), in reaction to provocations from opposing supporters who chanted the name "Messi", the Portuguese was suspended for the next match .
He will therefore miss the Al-Hazem reception, scheduled for this Thursday evening.
However, he will be available to face Al-Ain in the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League, then Al-Raed in the league.
The penalty could have been heavier.
While he was the subject of an investigation by the Saudi Federation, Cristiano Ronaldo risked a two-match suspension.
After analysis of the elements and the video, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid player was only half sanctioned, still receiving a fine of 5,000 euros.
After his action, the Portuguese tried to justify himself.
“I respect all the clubs,” he told Marca.
The gesture of joy expresses strength and victory, and it is not shameful.
We are used to it in Europe.
» The act was, however, crude.
Just after scoring from a penalty, Cristiano Ronaldo put his hand to his ear then made gestures with his hand at his pelvis towards the opposing supporters.