After their 3-1 home defeat to Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal, Al Rayyan are seeking a positive result against Al Nassr, powered by Cristiano Ronaldo at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium.

As the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League with 140 goals, Ronaldo recently received recognition from UEFA for his remarkable achievement. However, replicating that form in the ACL Elite remains a goal for the Portuguese star, whose team reached the quarterfinals last season, losing in penalties to UAE’s Al Ain.

Follow the live updates of the AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Nassr and Al Rayyan, being played at the King Saud University Stadium in Saudi Arabia.

Doha: Qatar's Al Sadd claimed their first victory of the AFC Champions League (ACL) Elite, beating Iran's Esteghlal FC 2-0 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Monday. The Felix Sanchez-coached side, who drew 1-1 against UAE's Al Ain in their opening match, moved to four points from two games in race to reach the knockout stage from the West region.

Cristiano Ronaldo could be a welcome addition when Al Nassr resume their AFC Champions League Elite campaign on Monday.

Cristiano Ronaldo helped new Al Nassr manager Stefano Pioli enjoy a successful AFC Champions League Elite debut yesterday, as the Saudi Arabian side

Nassr of Saudi Arabia defeated Al-Rayyan of Qatar 2-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite group stage on Monday.

Ronaldo, making his first appearance in the rebranded Asian Champions League had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside at the beginning of the second half but he scored in the 76th minute to seal Al Nassr's win.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane were on target as Al-Nassr edged out Qatari side Al-Rayyan 2-1 in the AFC Champions League.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr will be in action against Al Rayyan in the AFC Champions League matchday 2 in Group B. Al-Nassr has gone three matches unbeaten in a row since appointing Stefano Pioli as their new coach.