Cristiano Ronaldo's ready to bounce back! Al-Nassr forward sends message to fans following heartbreaking AFC Champions League elimination

The Portuguese forward cut a frustrated figure on Monday as his side tumbled out of Asia's premier competition on penalties after a chaotic seven-goal thriller against Al-Ain. It's been a difficult period for Ronaldo and Al-Nassr who were clearly rocked by elimination with the final four so tantalisingly close. But the captain looked to settle his team for the tasks ahead.

"Focused and ready," posted Ronaldo alongside a picture of preparations for Friday night's league encounter with third-placed Al-Hilal.

Al-Nassr need their captain's leadership. Their Champions League elimination came on the heels of two poor Pro League performances, drawing 4-4 with Al-Hazem while Ronaldo served a one-match suspension then crashing to defeat against strugglers Al-Raed at home. With their title hopes all but over as Al-Hilal sweep all before them, they need a positive result to re-energise their campaign.

Al-Nassr take on Al-Ahli with both sides struggling for momentum after disappointing campaigns. The action gets underway at King Abdullah Sports City at 1900 UK time.