Ronaldo, who missed Al-Nassr’s 1-1 draw in the AFC Champions League Elite with Al-Shorta of Iraq on Monday due to a viral infection, fired home from the penalty spot after 33 minutes for his third goal of the season.

Nassr's 3-0 win against Ettifaq, marking a successful debut for Stefano Pioli as the club's new coach. The game was part of the Saudi Pro League, where Al-Nassr climbed to fourth in the standings. Ivan Toney also shined,

Al Nassr CEO Guido Fienga has said Cristiano Ronaldo "doesn't control the club" but stressed the important role the Portugal captain plays in the team.

Cristiano Ronaldo tiene otro técnico en Arabia Saudí. Al-Nassr anunció el miércoles la contratación de Stefano Pioli, el ex del AC Milan, un día después que despidió a Luis Castro.

The Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in their 3-0 win over Al-Ettifaq. Ronaldo buried the ball into the back of the net from the spot and after finding the goal, celebrated in a different fashion.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Al-Nassr secured a 3-0 win against Ettifaq in a Saudi Pro League match, marking Stefano Pioli's first victory as coach after replacing Luis Castro. Salem Al-Najdi and Anderson Talisca also scored.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty as Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ettifaq 3-0 although CR7 opted not to celebrate by doing his trademark 'SIUU' instead he did a never-seen-before gesture. ESPN FC has revealed the reason why Ronaldo held up three fingers while pointing to his son after scoring his 7th goal in 8 matches for club and country this season.