Ronaldo, the Al Nassr captain, was reportedly rested for last week's goalless draw in the first leg in Iran, however returned to lead the side at Al Awwal Park.

RIYADH: Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty, and Jhon Duran struck twice as Al Nassr delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Esteghlal to secure their place in the AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo might have recently turned 40 but he is showing no signs of slowing down as the Portuguese great converted a penalty to help Al Nassr sail into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Al Nassr fans have been reacting on social media after watching Jhon Duran's performance against Esteghlal FC. On Monday evening, Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr were in AFC Champions League action as they took on Iranian outfit Esteghlal in the first leg of the round of 16.

Jhon Duran hit a post and was thwarted by an inspired goalkeeping display as Al Nassr drew 0-0 in Iran without Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been on target as Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr beat Iran’s Esteghlal 3-0 to progress to the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Nassr's Jhon Duran scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty as the Saudi Pro League side booked a place in the Asian Champions League Elite last eight on Monday with a 3-0 win over Iran's Esteghlal while Qatar's Al-Sadd beat Al-Wasl.