Cristiano Ronaldo kept alive Al-Nassr's faint title hopes by tucking away his fifth penalty goal of the season on Tuesday.

Ronaldo opens scoring in 2-0 win
Fires in fifth penalty of season
Al-Nassr three points behind leaders Al-Ittihad.Al-Nassr are doing everything they can to pile the pressure on Al-Ittihad in the hope that they can capitalise on any potential slip up from the league leaders. Ronaldo scored his 13th Pro League goal of the season from the penalty spot in an eventual 2-0 victory over Al-Tai.

since Ronaldo completed a surprise move to the club in January, denting the club's hopes of lifting the Pro League title for the first time since 2018-19. Despite finding himself boiling over in frustration several times since heading to the Middle East, Ronaldo has managed to maintain a prolific edge.

Anderson Talisca put the seal on the victory with a goal in the 80th minute, on a night where their title rivals drew with Al-Hilal.

Both Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad have three games left to play, and with just three points and no goal difference now separating the two sides gunning for the title, everything is still to play for.The win means Al-Nassr head into their final three league games of the season just three points behind table-toppers Al-Ittihad. Al-Nassr have been beaten twice by Al-Ittihad this season in the league but have managed to remain in contention, making for an exciting end to the season in Saudi Arabia.

Both teams are back in Saudi Pro League action on Tuesday. Leaders Al-Ittihad take on bottom side Al-Batin, while Ronaldo and Al-Nassr face third-placed Al-Shabab.