Cristiano Ronaldo returned to action for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League after being suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation, missing a penalty in their 1-0 victory over Neom. The incident occurred in first-half stoppage time when Ronaldo fired wide after Mohammed Al Dossary fouled Joao Felix. Felix, Ronaldo’s Portugal teammate, secured the win with a goal just after the hour mark. Post-game, Al-Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou embraced Ronaldo, showing support despite the missed spot-kick and the player's recent 30-day suspension and €255 fine for walking out on his national team. This suspension followed a row with coach Jorge Jesus before a Nations League game against Denmark. Al-Nassr's win lifted them to third in the Saudi Pro League, three points behind leaders Al Qadsiah.