Saudi Pro League: Ronaldo and Mané absent against Damac!

Senegalese international Sadio Mané will not be part of Al-Nassr's squad, which will face Damac this Tuesday evening as part of the 29th matchday of the Saudi Pro League, 2024-2025 edition.

Mané is suspended for this match after receiving three yellow cards, which automatically results in a one-match suspension, in accordance with the regulations of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF).

Durán and Ângelo to replace Ronaldo and Mané against Damac

Moreover, Italian coach Stefano Pioli has decided to rest his Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo due to the sequence of matches. This choice aims to preserve him for the crucial AFC Champions League Elite quarter-final, scheduled next Saturday against Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan).

According to the Saudi daily Arriyadiyah, Pioli is expected to rely on Colombian Jhon Durán and Brazilian Ângelo Gabriel to make up for the absences of Ronaldo and Mané. A duo that could bring a new look to Al-Nassr's attack.

As a reminder, "Al-Alami" currently occupies third place in the standings with 57 points, while Damac is in eleventh position with 31 points.

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