Ronaldo has repeatedly stated that the Saudi Pro League is superior to Ligue 1 and ranks among the top five leagues globally. Thus, matches involving Al Nassr, where Ronaldo plays, attract significant attention from fans and media, who are keen to assess the quality of the Saudi Pro League.
At 1 AM Beijing time on August 11, Al Nassr faced Almeria in a friendly match. In this game, Ronaldo started, and Al Nassr conceded a goal just 6 minutes into the match. Ronaldo continued his scoring prowess, netting two goals (one from close range and a penalty) and earning a penalty, bringing his total to 5 goals in 2 warm-up matches, allowing Al Nassr to take the lead. However, Enbarba also scored twice, helping Almeria regain the lead and ultimately win 3-2 against Al Nassr.
After the match, fans had mixed opinions; Ronaldo scored two goals, but Al Nassr lost to the La Liga 2 team Almeria. This led to discussions about whether Ronaldo's claim that the Saudi Pro League is among the world's top five leagues was exaggerated, given the loss to a La Liga 2 team.
Some fans argued that Al Nassr's defeat was not Ronaldo's fault, as he was substituted at halftime. Ronaldo scored two goals in the first half, giving Al Nassr a 2-1 lead over Almeria. It was only after Ronaldo left the field that Al Nassr conceded two goals, ultimately losing 2-3 to Almeria. Therefore, to be precise, it can be said that while Ronaldo was on the field, Al Nassr was better than Almeria!