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.

Al-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.

Reports suggest that a key Cristiano Ronaldo teammate at Al-Nassr could leave the club to play in the UEFA Champions League next season.

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

Al Nassr found themselves in an unusual situation before their match against Al-Wahda, and Cristiano Ronaldo later publicly apologized to the Saudi Pro League and the fans on behalf of the team. On Tuesday,

Despite a bright start for the hosts, Al-Shabab took the lead in the 44th minute from the spot. Abderrazzaq Hamed-Allah coolly scored from 12 yards after Daniel Podence had been fouled by Nayef Bu Was

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.