GREAT GESTURE: Cristiano Ronaldo delivers emotional tribute after ex-Man Utd star scoring on his late father’s birthday in Al-Nassr win

Cristiano Ronaldo reached yet another personal milestone as Al-Nassr won 2-1 against Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League Elite.

Sadio Mane had put Al-Nassr in front just before half time, with Ronaldo making it 2-0 in the 76th minute with a clever finish.

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Cristiano Ronaldo produced an emotional celebration after scoring for Al-Nassr

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Ronaldo's father Jose Dinis Aveiro died of liver failure at the age of 52 in 2005

Ronaldo’s father Jose Dinis Aveiro died of liver failure at the age of 52 in 2005

Ronaldo giúp Al Nassr vượt khó ở AFC Champions League, gửi thông điệp đầy cảm xúc

39-year-old Ronaldo has now scored more goals in his 30s than he did in his 20s

Although Al-Rayyan got a goal back through Roger Guedes late on, Al-Nassr still managed to prevail.

Ronaldo has now scored seven goals in eight games for Al-Nassr in all competitions this season.

In a change from his usual celebration, Ronaldo pointed to the sky after he scored.

Ronaldo dedicated his goal to his father after scoring on what would have been his 71st birthday.

His father Jose died aged 52 of in 2005 of an alcohol-related liver condition when Ronaldo was 20 years old.

When Ronaldo scored against Al-Rayyan, he accomplished a singular achievement.

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Ronaldo has scored 441 goals in 523 games in his 30s, compared to 440 goals in 596 games in his 20s.

The Portuguese player has now scored 904 goals in his career, having just passed the 900 goal milestone.