"Special night in Riyadh" - Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on social media after scoring brace in Al-Nassr's 4-3 win in AFC Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo took center stage as the dazzling star of Al-Nassr's pulse-pounding 4-3 victory against Al-Duhail in the AFC Champions League. Ronaldo delivered a spectacular pair of goals, added to a sublime backheel assist, and he took to social media to react afterward.

For Al-Nassr's first goal, Ronaldo decided against controlling the ball, instead nonchalantly flicking a backheel pass to Anderson Talisca. Seizing the moment, the Brazilian blasted the ball into the bottom corner, just getting it past the goalkeeper's stretched fingers.

The next goal for the Saudi Arabian side came from Sadio Mane, but Cristiano Ronaldo stole the headlines as he uncorked a long-range missile from 20 yards out.

Just when Al-Duhail appeared to claw their way back into the contest, trimming Nassr's lead to a narrow 3-2, Ronaldo struck once more. Running onto a perfectly weighted chipped pass, he hammered home a volley on the fly.

Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media after the game ended, summing up the electric night:

"Special night in Riyadh - 3 wins out of 3 - and top of the group!💛💙 #ACL Happy 68 years to @AlNassrFC_EN."

The Portugal legend has been nothing short of phenomenal, having amassed 14 goals in just 13 appearances this season for Al-Nassr. He even channeled vintage Ronaldo magic just days ago, curling in a free-kick to seal a 2-1 victory over Damac.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr eyes stunning coup with potential Kevin De Bruyne signing

In what could become the next seismic transfer to the Middle East, Manchester City's midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly being courted by Al-Nassr. According to Rudy Galetti (via Daily Post), the Saudi Arabian powerhouse is laying the groundwork for a jaw-dropping move that could pair De Bruyne with Cristiano Ronaldo.

The club has initiated conversations with De Bruyne's agent, charting a course toward a formal sit-down and showcasing their long-term vision. They hope it is grand enough to lure the Belgian playmaker away from the Etihad Stadium.

While De Bruyne's contract with Manchester City runs until 2025, an absence due to a muscle injury has rendered him a spectator in City's campaign thus far. He has graced the Premier League pitch just once this season, in their opener against Burnley.

Yet, despite the brief hiatus, his integral role in Pep Guardiola's tactics remains undisputed, as he has been the attacking midfield key for the Cityzens over the years.

If De Bruyne were to leave for Saudi Arabia, he would be joining other former Premier League players, including Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino and Jordan Henderson.