Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr will have to wait longer for their first Saudi Pro League title, as the team squandered an early championship opportunity in a crucial match against Al-Hilal.
The delay in securing the title is attributed to an own goal by Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper, Bento, in the eighth minute of stoppage time. This unfortunate error resulted in the league leaders only managing a 1-1 draw against their direct rivals.
Al-Nassr had initially taken the lead in the first half against their Riyadh city rivals through a goal scored by former Leipzig player Mohamed Simakan, following a corner from Kingsley Coman.
Will CR7 Be Crowned Champion from the Sofa?
With Al-Hilal having two games remaining, they are now exactly six points behind Al-Nassr, who have already played one more match. This situation means Ronaldo’s team could potentially clinch the title next Saturday while watching from the sidelines. Al-Hilal will host NEOM SC and will need to win to keep their hopes alive. CR7’s squad will play their final match of the season against Damac FC.