Al Nassr was invited by Real Madrid to attend the friendly match inaugurating the new Santiago Bernabeu stadium after the 2023/24 season. At that time, Cristiano Ronaldo can reunite with his old team.
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Saudi Arabian media revealed that Al Nassr received an invitation to play from Real Madrid on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Saudi Arabia’s journalist Saud Al-Sarami affirmed: “Ronaldo’s invitation to Al Nassr has important significance on the opening day of the new stadium with Real Madrid.”
The specific time has not been announced, but The Athletic said Real Madrid’s new stadium could be put into operation around the end of May or early June this year.
The process of upgrading the stadium began in June 2019, initially expected to be completed by the end of 2023. For many reasons, the plan was postponed. “Los Blancos” spent up to 400 million euros to renovate with the ambition of turning the Bernabeu into the number one stadium in the world.
Returning to Al Nassr, not only will they face Real Madrid, Ronaldo’s team can also participate in a small tour. There, Spanish fans can witness CR7 encounter both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Famous journalist Ali Al-Harbi of Saudi Arabia revealed: “The Spanish Football Federation has the idea of inviting Al Nassr to Spain to compete with Real Madrid and Barcelona as a miniature tournament in early 2024 to satisfy fans’ wishes”.
In fact, Spain and Saudi Arabia have maintained a good relationship for many years. The Spanish Super Cup has recently been regularly held in the Middle East and brought positive effects.
In January 2024, Ronaldo was seen chatting with coach Carlo Ancelotti and some Real Madrid