Cristiano Ronaldo fires message after bagging yet another goal for Al-Nassr against Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq

Cristiano Ronaldo had a message for the fans after finding the net against Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq to lead Al-Nassr to a big win.

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• Al-Nassr beat Al-Ettifaq 3-0
• Ronaldo opened the scoring from the spot
• Shared a message on social media after the victory

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Portuguese talisman put the visitors ahead just after the half-hour mark while Salem-Al-Najdi and Talisca added two more in the second half to help Al-Nassr cruise to a comfortable 3-0 victory on Friday evening. In fact, Ronaldo could have had a brace only if he was not denied by the woodwork.

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  WHAT RONALDO SAID

  The five-time Ballon d'Or winner took to Instagram after the victory and shared a carousel of photos from the match along with a caption that read: "Great team effort! Big win tonight—this one’s for the fans! 💪💛💙"

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ronaldo and Co. looked a completely different side under new manager Stefano Pioli. There was more purpose and creativity in attack that left Gerrard a frustrated figure on the sidelines. Sadio Mane was the star of the show as he set up both goals in the second half with some quality and precision passing.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

  Ronaldo looks unstoppable in the new season as he keeps marching steadily toward his 1000-goal target with his third strike in four league matches. He will next take the pitch against Al-Hazm on Monday in the King Cup of Champions.