Cristiano Ronaldo is back! Superstar returns to Al-Nassr line-up with a goal from the penalty spot as Al-Wehda are swept aside in Saudi Pro League

Al-Nassr secured an important league win over Al-Wehda on Friday evening.

After being repeatedly frustrated by an inspired Abdullah Al-Owaishir in the Al-Wehda goal, former Chelsea man Angelo Gabriel broke the deadlock in the 41st minute when his mis-hit cross nestled in the back of the net from the edge of the box.

The lively Sultan Al-Ghannam then won his side a penalty, one that captain Ronaldo - who was rested in their 2-1 win over Al-Hazm on Monday - dispatched in the 56th minute. Sadio Mane looked to have made it 3-0 late on, only for the goal to be chalked off as Ronaldo was offside in the build-up.

Waleed Bakshween was sent off four minutes from time as new manager Stefano Pioli enjoyed his third-straight win since replacing Luis Castro earlier this month.

Despite Gabriel breaking Al-Wehda's stubborn resistance and Ronaldo scoring from the spot on his return to the starting lineup, winger Wesley was the brightest spark for Al-Nassr. The 19-year-old was too hot to handle for the visitors and on another day the Brazilian could have had a hat-trick - with one superb effort cruelly denied by the post. He may be key for them this season.

Although Al-Wehda were never going to mount a comeback late on, as they had just 34 per cent possession and four shots to the hosts' 18, Waleed Bakshween was given his marching orders for a reckless challenge in the 86th minute on Abdullah Al-Khaibari to end a difficult night for his team.

Al-Nassr will take a break from Saudi Pro League action when they host Al-Rayyan on Monday night for their second AFC Champions League match, before returning to take on Al-Orobah in the league on October 5.