Cristiano Ronaldo rested for Al Nassr's match against Pakhtakor today

Cristiano Ronaldo did not travel with Al Nassr for their AFC Champions League match against Pakhtakor FC on November 2. The decision comes as part of a strategy to manage player workload, with Al Nassr coach Ange Postecoglou confirming that Ronaldo, along with two teammates, is being rested during a congested schedule. Ronaldo recently scored a hat trick, bringing his career total to 985 goals, just 15 away from the milestone of 1,000. He is expected to return for Al Nassr's match against Al Hazem on November 6. Al Nassr is currently third in the Saudi Pro League.

• 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Why isn't Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Al Nassr vs. Pakhtakor today?