Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal in four games on Friday to help Al Nassr to a 4-0 win over Al Raed, keeping alive the team’s slim Saudi Pro League title hopes.

With five matches remaining this season, Al Nassr remain second in the league, three points behind leaders Al Ittihad having played a game more than their rivals.

Ronaldo, who joined on a contract estimated to be worth more than $220 million, had looked disgruntled in recent weeks as Al Nassr failed to score in three straight games.

After the dismissal of coach Rudi Garcia, Al Nassr were knocked out of the King Cup by lowly Al Wahda and, having also lost the Super Cup title, are looking at the prospect of finishing the season without any silverware.

Ronaldo’s smile was back on Friday, however, as he celebrated a fourth-minute headed goal in trademark fashion.

The 38-year-old Portuguese forward also contributed to Abdul Rahman Gharib’s second goal with another header.