Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed that Al-Nassr will "bounce back" after their exit from the AFC Champions League.

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• Ronaldo vows to bounce back after ACL exit
• Lost to UAE Pro League side Al-Ain
• CR7 missed sitter from three yards

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Al-Nassr crashed out of the continental competition after they went down 3-1 in a penalty shootout against UAE Pro League side Al Ain in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on Monday. While Ronaldo converted a last-gasp spot-kick in extra time to take the game to penalties, he also missed a sitter from three yards out after the Al Ain goalkeeper parried the ball directly into the veteran forward's path.

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• WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

  The 39-year-old took to Instagram to break his silence on the heart-breaking AFC Champions League loss, sharing a team photo from the match with the caption: "Thank you for your support. We’ll find a way to bounce back and come back stronger! Together, always!"

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Manager Luis Castro bemoaned the team's defeat as he claimed "justice was not on our side" as Al-Nassr created numerous goal-scoring chances and were the more dominant side. Al-Nassr still have the Saudi Pro League – where they are trailing league leaders Al-Hilal by 12 points – and the Saudi Super Cup to play for in the final months of the season.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

  The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star will be next seen in action for his club on Friday as they take on Al-Ahli in a must-win league fixture.

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