Cristiano Ronaldo<\/b> is heading back to Spain. The Portuguese icon will suit up for Al-Nassr on August 10 in a preseason friendly against Almer\u00eda<\/b>, a match that marks the Spanish club\u2019s official home unveiling ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n
The exhibition game is part of Almer\u00eda\u2019s summer schedule and will be held at the Power Horse Stadium, where fans will get to see former Real Madrid superstar Ronaldo take the field in Spain for the first time <\/b>since turning out for Manchester United against Real Sociedad in the Europa League in November 2022.<\/b> <\/p>\n
Last summer, Almer\u00eda and Al-Nassr also met<\/b> in a preseason clash, which ended in a 3\u20130 win for the Spanish side. However, Ronaldo didn\u2019t play<\/b> on that occasion, watching from the stands alongside Aymeric Laporte.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This will be Ronaldo\u2019s fifth appearance at Almer\u00eda\u2019s stadium<\/b>, where he previously scored four goals<\/b> across four visits as a Real Madrid player. He won\u2019t be the only star on the pitch either\u2014Al-Nassr\u2019s squad also features former Liverpool winger Sadio Man\u00e9<\/b>, Croatian midfield general Marcelo Brozovi\u0107,<\/b> and Portuguese playmaker Ot\u00e1vio<\/b>, with seasoned coach Jorge Jesus<\/b> now at the helm.<\/p>\n
When is Cristiano Ronaldo returning to play in Spain?<\/p>\n
The game takes place at 7:00 p.m. local time (1:00 p.m.) on Sunday, August 10, nine days before Al Nassr face Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup semifinals on August 19.<\/p>\n
Tickets for the friendly go on sale Tuesday, with Ronaldo\u2019s presence undoubtedly pushing prices up.<\/p>\n
The CR7 effect on ticket prices for friendly<\/p>\n
Season ticket holders will need to pay a symbolic fee of \u20ac10 to attend, while general admission prices<\/b> range from \u20ac60<\/b> (end zone) to \u20ac90<\/b> (sideline) and \u20ac120<\/b> (main stand). Premium seating is also available, with VIP boxes priced at \u20ac250<\/b> and seats in the honor suite going for \u20ac400<\/b>.<\/p>\n
Fans eager to see one of the game\u2019s greats back on Spanish soil are expected to pack the stadium.<\/b><\/p>\n
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