Cristiano Ronaldo was left in disbelief after Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League title celebrations were dramatically delayed following a heartbreaking late own goal against rivals Al Hilal. The Portuguese superstar appeared devastated on the sidelines as Al Nassr conceded in stoppage time, forcing the title race to continue for at least another match.
Al Nassr entered the crucial clash knowing that a victory would virtually secure the Saudi Pro League crown. The team looked set for a historic night after defender Mohamed Simakan gave them the lead in the first half. However, chaos unfolded deep into injury time when goalkeeper Bento accidentally turned the ball into his own net while attempting to deal with a dangerous throw-in from Al Hilal.
The dramatic equaliser silenced Al Nassr supporters and visibly shocked Ronaldo, who had already been substituted before the late drama unfolded. Cameras captured the five-time Ballon d’Or winner staring in disbelief from the bench before eventually walking down the tunnel looking frustrated and emotional.
Despite the setback, Al Nassr still remain at the top of the Saudi Pro League standings with a five-point advantage over Al Hilal, although their rivals still have a game in hand. Ronaldo and his teammates now need one more positive result to officially confirm the league title.
The result added another dramatic chapter to Ronaldo’s journey with Al Nassr, where he continues his pursuit of major domestic silverware since joining the club in 2023. The 41-year-old forward has enjoyed another outstanding individual season, scoring consistently and leading the league’s scoring charts once again.
After the match, Cristiano Ronaldo attempted to remain optimistic and shared a message on social media thanking supporters for their backing. Ronaldo wrote that “the dream is close” and insisted the team still has “one more step to take.”
Al Nassr will now shift focus to their upcoming league fixture, where they will get another opportunity to finally clinch the Saudi Pro League title and end the suspense surrounding one of the most dramatic title races in recent Saudi football history.
