It was a night of high drama in the Saudi Pro League. On the second-to-last matchday, Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr had everything in their hands: win and claim their first league title since the superstar’s arrival.
For much of the game, it looked like they would do just that. Former RB Leipzig star Mohamed Simakan put Al-Nassr ahead in the 37th minute, putting the title within touching distance. The score held steady deep into stoppage time.
But then came the shock in the 99th minute. After a throw-in from rivals Al Hilal, goalkeeper Bento rushed out to claim the ball. It slipped through his grasp and rolled into his own net – a devastating own goal that postponed the title decider.
Ronaldo’s side still have one match left to seal the championship, but they cannot afford any more slip-ups. Al Hilal remain hot on the leaders’ heels, keeping the title race wide open until the final whistle.
