Al Nassr face their first summer preseason match on July 10 as they take on third-tier Portuguese side Alverca in Albufeira.
Luis Castro's Al Nassr squad have been training in the Algarve since the start of July, as part of their preparations for the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season, which kicks off on August 11.
The team will play four warmup matches in Portugal, before facing PSG and Inter Milan in Japan, as Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his first full season in the Middle East.
Ronaldo's army of fans will be watching Al Nassr's tour closely in the coming weeks as he makes his staggered return from the summer break.
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Is Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Al Nassr vs Alverca?
Ronaldo has posted a string of social media updates in recent days, including pictures of his holiday with former Manchester United teammate Diogo Dalot, and a rigorous training regime in Portugal.
However, despite the 38-year-old looking to be already back in peak physical condition, there is little sign of him in Al Nassr's Algarve camp ahead of the Alverca game.
Ronaldo was granted an extended summer break after playing for Portugal in June's international window, and he will be eased back into match action this month.
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He is expected to play a part in the Portugal-based friendlies against Benfica and Celta Vigo, and is certain to travel to Japan for the next leg of the tour.
What time does Alverca vs Al Nassr start?
This preseason clash takes place at the Estádio Municipal de Albufeira in Albufeira, Portugal and kicks off on Monday, July 10 at 8:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Mon, July 10 | 3:30 p.m. EDT |
| Canada | Mon, July 10 | 3:30 p.m. EDT |
| UK | Mon, July 10 | 8:30 p.m. GMT |
| Australia | Tue, July 11 | 5:30 a.m. AEST |
| India | Tue, July 11 | 1 a.m. IST |
| Hong Kong | Tue, July 11 | 3:30 a.m. HKT |
| Malaysia | Tue, July 11 | 3:30 a.m. MYT |
| Singapore | Tue, July 11 | 3:30 a.m. SGT |
| New Zealand | Tue, July 11 | 7:30 a.m. NZST |
Cristiano Ronaldo preseason latest news
Ronaldo is training at his home in Portugal, with the club's approval, and he is set to rejoin the squad in the week of July 10 or the week after, as per reports from within Portugal.
Al Nassr are keen to manage his workload ahead of the new campaign and the game against Rafa Benitez's Celta on July 17 is being lined up as a possible option for a cameo role.