Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr Talisman Reacts After Scoring Debut Asian Champions League Goal

• Cristiano Ronaldo is up and running in the Asian Champions League
• He netted his debut goal in the competition against Istiqlol Dushanbe
• After conquering the UEFA Champions League, the ex-Madrid star will be hoping to do the same in Asia

Cristiano Ronaldo was elated after ending his goal drought in the AFC Champions League during Al-Nassr's Group E encounter with Istiqlol Dushanbe.

After failing to score in his initial appearance in Asia's premier club competition, Ronaldo was eager to make his mark as the Knights of Najd welcomed the Tajikistani league leaders on Monday, October 2.

As anticipated and to his delight, the former Real Madrid goal-scoring maestro, who had previously dominated the European version of the Champions League, netted his first-ever goal in this competition at Al-Nassr's Al-Awwal Park.

His goal, a skilful chip from a challenging angle, proved pivotal, inspiring the Saudi giants to orchestrate a thrilling comeback and secure a 3-1 victory, as reported by Sporting News.

Ronaldo fires blank on Asian Champions League debut but Al Nassr pick win

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A brace from Anderson Talisca, in conjunction with Cristiano's strike, further solidified the home side's triumph as Luis Castro's charges extended their winning streak to 10, which included two wins in this season's Champions League.

Following the end of the match, the 38-year-old took to social media to express his delight at scoring his inaugural goal.

"Good game from everyone on the team! Happy to have scored my 1st Asian Champions League goal! We keep winning!," he wrote on his official page on the X App.

Ronaldo makes a 'mockery' of Istiqlol defender

During Al-Nassr's second Group E tie, the seasoned forward demonstrated his expertise by artfully manoeuvring past an Istiqlol defender with a brilliant nutmeg.

Following a brief lapse in control by the Portuguese superstar, Cristiano displayed his skill by elegantly threading the ball through the legs of the oncoming defender with a splendid nutmeg.

Cristiano Ronaldo achieves new record after AFC Champions League debut with Al Nassr

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Ronaldo's remarkable manoeuvre left the onlookers in admiration, eliciting cheers for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Ronaldo spearheads Al-Nassr fightback win

Sports Brief also covered the incredible comeback led by Cristiano Ronaldo as Al-Nassr triumphed against Istiqlol Dushanbe in their second AFC Champions League group match.

Ronaldo, who had been displaying exceptional form since the start of the season, made his mark in Asia's premier club competition. Anderson Talisca then sealed the comeback with a brace at the Al-Awwal Park.