It made the breakthrough two minutes before the break through Alex Telles’s incredible volley from outside of the box before Marcelo Brozovic doubled the lead in the 59th minute.

Ronaldo then extended its lead from the spot in the 73rd minute, firing low into the bottom corner to take his goal tally for the calendar year up to 51.

The visitors, managed by Steven Gerrard and with former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in midfield, managed a late consolation as Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi scored with five minutes to go.

The result sees Al Nassr remain 10 points behind league leader Al Hilal, which beat struggler Abha 7-0.