Cristiano Ronaldo returns for Al Nassr vs Al Ain: Live score, result, updates, highlights, lineups for AFC Champions League quarterfinal

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to action following his suspension as Al Nassr face Al Ain in the AFC Champions League.

CR7 is back following his one-game ban, handed down by the Saudi Arabian FA after he performed an "obscene gesture" towards Al Shabab fans last week. 

Ronaldo scored his 22nd goal of the season but was then taunted by rival fans with Lionel Messi chants. He retaliated, and was subsequently punished for his actions. 

He returns to the team with his side in the quarterfinals and will be looking to get them back to winning ways, after they drew 4-4 against Al Hazm in the Saudi Pro League without him last week. 

The Sporting News is following Al Nassr vs Al Ain live, providing score updates, commentary and highlights as they happen. Check back here for updates.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo in AFC Champions League action

Starting lineups:

Al Nassr lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ospina (GK) — Aziz, Lajami, Laporte, Sultan — Al Khaibari, Al Sulaiheem, Otavio —  Mane, Ronaldo, Ayman.

Al Ain lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Eissa (GK) — Al Ahbabi, Erik, Hashemi, Autonne — Kaku, Palacios — Al Baloushi, Nader, Yong-Woo Park — Rahimi.

29th minute: NO GOAL! The long ball from Eissa to Rahimi is the infringement. Al Nassr get away with one there...

28th minute: GOAL! 1-0 to Al Ain! Kaku's tucked finish beats Ospina and the home fans go wild! VAR are checking for an offside in the build-up...

23rd minute: Palacios' inswinging corner almost gets the better of Ospina and the referee awards a free-kick albeit a very soft one.

21st minute: Ayman tries to catch Eissa off guard with a quick snapshot from the right but it's well wide. Al Ain were caught sleeping defensively. 

15th minute: Al Ahbabi is given a yellow card for wiping out