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Cristiano Ronaldo is rested for Al-Nassr's King Cup tie after weekend winner but his side put five past Ohod with Sadio Mane on the scoresheet

Cristiano Ronaldo was absent for Al-Nassr on Monday evening as they eased past Ohod in the King Cup, winning 5-1.

The Saudi Pro League top goal scorer was granted a game off in cup action and his side didn't miss the Portugal star as they put five past their opponents, despite an early scare.

Despite Ronaldo's absence, Al-Nassr named a side featuring a number of well-known stars, including former Premier League men Aymeric Laporte, Alex Telles and Sadio Mane.

Ohod, who play in the second tier of the Saudi Arabian football pyramid, had pegged back their opponents in the first half, but the second proved too much for them as the Pro League side ran riot.