Ronaldo assists powers Al Nassr to 2-1

Cristiano Ronaldo assisted both Al Nassr goals as they beat Al Taawoun 2-1 on Friday to go back to the top of the Saudi Pro League.

The 38-year-old's first assist came in the 17th minute, when he played a superb long-range through ball from halfway that sent Abdulrahman Ghareeb clear to finish calmly with his right foot.

But Al Taawoun, who sit fifth in the league standings, hit back two minutes after half-time through a fine volley from former Real Madrid, Valencia and Chicago Fire FC midfielder Alvaro Medran.

Al Nassr were not to be denied, though, and grabbed the winning goal with 12 minutes remaining. Ronaldo redirected a shot from former Bayern Munich midfielder Luiz Gustavo back into the path of Abdullah Madu to slam the ball home from close range.

Ronaldo was the star of the show as his defense-splitting pass in the first half found Abdulrahman Ghareeb who slotted it home, courtesy of a clinical finish.

Al Taawoun drew level in the beginning of the second half as Alvaro Medran scored. But towards the end of the game, it was Ronaldo who again produced an assist while Abdullah Madu scored the winner to help Al Nassr bag all three points.