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.

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 were on song at Al-Awwal Park as they won 3-0 in the second leg of their AFC Champions League round of 16 clash against Esteghlal.

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

When Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr host Esteghlal tonight for 2nd leg of ACL Elite's round of 16, they will be determined to end their current bad run.

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.

Al Nassr are all set to face Esteghlal FC in an AFC Champions League Round of 16 game at Al Awwal Park. Get all the telecast details here.

Jhon Duran and Cristiano Ronaldo were on target as Al-Nassr eased past Esteghlal to reach the last eight 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.

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.