Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr suffered their second consecutive defeat after they were beaten 3-1 at home by Al Raed in the Saudi Pro League.
The Portugal star made his domestic return following his one-game suspension for performing an 'obscene gesture' towards Al Shabab fans in his most recent league outing.
However, Ronaldo's comeback couldn't inspire Al Nassr to victory as they suffered another serious blow to their title hopes. Unbeaten leaders Al Hilal sit nine points clear and with, a game in hand, the trophy now very much looks theirs to lose.
Al Nassr vs Al Raed final score
| FT | Goalscorers | |
| Al Nassr | 1 | Yahya 24' |
| Al Raed | 3 | El Berkaoui 18', Fouzair 46', Sayoud 86' |
Lineups:
Al Nassr XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ospina (GK) — Boushal, Al Fatil, Laporte, Telles — Al Khaibari, Brozovic — Yahya, Al Najei, Mane — Ronaldo.
Al Raed XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Moreira (GK) — Al Dossary, Gonzalez, Loum, Al-Jayzani — Al Subaie, Al-Beshe — Sayoud, El Berkaoui, Fouzair — Tavares.
The Knights of Najd were also beaten earlier this week as they lost 1-0 in Abu Dhabi against Al Ain. That defeat came in the first leg of the AFC Champions League quarterfinals, a competition the Yellow Army are desperate to win.
It's a worrying time to be an Al Nassr fan as they've now gone three matches without a win, and the pressure is piling on manager Luis Castro.
WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Pro League action on DAZN in UK and Canada
Al Nassr vs Al Raed highlights
Highlights will be available via the Saudi Pro League YouTube channel.
Al Nassr vs Al Raed starting lineups
Ronaldo came straight back into the starting XI following his league suspension.
Al Nassr XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ospina (GK) — Boushal, Al Fatil, Laporte, Telles — Al Khaibari, Brozovic — Yahya, Al Najei, Mane — Ronaldo.
Al Raed were just outside the relegation battle ahead of this game with a two-point gap above the drop zone. Moroccan striker Karim El Berkaoui is the key name in their side with eight league goals scored this season prior to this match.
Al Raed XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Moreira (GK) — Al Dossary, Gonzalez, Loum, Al-Jayzani — Al Subaie, Al-Beshe — Sayoud, El Berkaoui, Fouzair — Tavares.
Al Nassr vs Al Raed live stream, TV channel
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| TV channel | Streaming | |
| USA | Fox Sports 2, Fox Deportes | Fubo, Fox Sports app/website |
| Australia | — | 10 Play |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | DAZN 1 | DAZN |
| India | Sony TEN 5 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
