If Al Nassr completes the win, they will maintain their second position in the Group B of the AFC Champions League this season. They have won their last two matches in the competition after starting their journey with a tie.
By adding four goals in the competition this season, the Portuguese star also extends his record as the all-time leading scorer in soccer history with 913 goals.
Ronaldo appeared at the start of the second half to give his team the advantage at Al Bayt Stadium. And twelve minutes later, Angelo Gabriel scored the second after receiving a fantastic assist from Otavio.
Ronaldo scored the third for his team at the 64th minute mark, after receiving alone in the box a fantastic pass from Angelo Gabriel.
He was subbed off at the 74th minute mark. Piole also replaced Mohamed Simakan and Angelo Gabriel. Just a minute later, Joselu of Al Gharafa found the back of the net to reduce the difference in the scoring.
Under Stefano Pioli, Al Nassr defeated Al Rayyan 2-1 with goals by Mane and Ronaldo.They secured another narrow victory in their third game, edging out Esteghlal 1-0 on the road, with Aymeric Laporte being the hero of the night.