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.

The player who inherited Real Madrid’s iconic No. 7 jersey after Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure has been without a club since July and hasn’t played an official match in 10 months. When Cristiano Ronaldo left Real Madrid,

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.

Amid growing speculation on social media about Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in Iran for Al Nassr's AFC Champions League clash against Esteghlal, head coach Stefano Pioli addressed whether the Portuguese star will be available for the match.

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.

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.