The win takes Al Nassr to fourth place with eight points from four games, while Ettifaq stays third with nine points in the same number of outings.

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

Currently, Al Ettifaq, with three wins out of three, is third in the Saudi Pro League standings, whereas Al Nassr, with one win and two draws, is in seventh place.

Al-Nassr have appointed former Milan boss Stefano Pioli as their new head coach after parting company with Luis Castro, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo had a message for the fans after finding the net against Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq to lead Al-Nassr to a big win.

The Italian, who led AC Milan to the Serie A title in 2022, was appointed on September 20, to succeed Luis Castro as new coach

Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ettifaq 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League. Opening the goal from the penalty mark at the 33rd minute, Cristiano Ronaldo followed by Salem Al-Najdi at 56' and Talisca at 70'- guaranteeing the victory.

Ronaldo led the line for Stefano Pioli's side in his first game in charge and was handed the opportunity to net from the penalty spot in the first half.