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.

Riyadh: Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Al-Nassr defeated Ettifaq 3-0 and gave Stefano Pioli victory in his first game as coach of the Saudi Arabian club on Friday.

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.

Looks like Al Nassr is ready to turn the corner. Fresh off parting ways with head coach Luis Castro, the Knights of the Najd have found a silver lining with the arrival of Stefano Pioli. The former AC Milan boss faces his first challenge tonight against Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq.

Cristiano Ronaldo has a virus and did not travel to Iraq with Al Nassr for Monday's AFC Champions League Elite debut match at Al Shorta.