Cristiano Ronaldo’s wait for a Saudi Pro League title continued on Monday night as Al Nassr were denied a crucial victory in dramatic fashion, settling for a 1-1 draw against fierce rivals Al Hilal in a high-voltage title clash.
A heartbreaking stoppage-time own goal by goalkeeper Bento shattered Al Nassr’s hopes of securing all three points and kept the Saudi Pro League title race wide open heading into the final stretch of the 2025-26 season.
At a packed and electric stadium, Al Nassr started brightly and looked the more dangerous side for large parts of the contest. Their pressure finally paid off in the 37th minute when defender Mohamed Simakan found the net after an impressive attacking move orchestrated by Kingsley Coman.
Coman was a constant threat throughout the match, troubling Al Hilal’s backline with his pace and creativity. The French winger nearly doubled Al Nassr’s lead before halftime when his powerful effort crashed against the post.
Cristiano Ronaldo was also heavily involved in attack, making several dangerous runs and testing the opposition defence, but the Portuguese superstar was unable to add to his goal tally.
Al Nassr appeared to be heading towards a massive win before disaster struck deep into stoppage time.
In the 90+8th minute, a long throw into the Al Nassr penalty area created chaos inside the box. Goalkeeper Bento failed to deal with the ball cleanly, and it eventually crossed the line off him for a cruel own goal.
The late equaliser stunned the home crowd and left Al Nassr players devastated after coming agonisingly close to a potentially title-defining victory.
The draw keeps the Saudi Pro League title race alive, with both teams still battling for supremacy in the closing rounds of the campaign.
Cristiano Ronaldo 2025-26 Season Stats (So Far)
| Competition | Matches | Goals | Assists |
| Saudi Pro League | 29 | 27 | 8 |
| Saudi Super Cup | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League | 10 |
