A brutal challenge by Gao Zhunyi on Jean Patric -- as the Vissel substitute looked to wind the clock down by the corner flag -- was bad enough as it is, but he then angered the hosts further as he stood over his fallen opponent and mouthed off at him.

The Saudi Pro League outfit were in AFC Champions League competition against Qatari opposition. Al-Nassr’s talismanic captain stepped up once again in a time of need, with five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo grabbing the decisive goal in a 2-1 victory.

Cristiano Ronaldo could be a welcome addition when Al Nassr resume their AFC Champions League Elite campaign on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al Nassr beat Al Rayyan 2-1 at Al-Awwal Park in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage fixture on Monday. The hosts drew the first blood through Sadio Mane's effort on the stroke of half-time before the five-time Bannon D'or winner doubled the lead 14 minutes from time.

Cristiano Ronaldo revealed why he made a new celebration after scoring for Al Nassr against Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League. Cristiano Ronaldo netted Al Nassr’s second goal against Al Rayyan at Al Awwal Park during Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite.