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Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal

Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal

Summary

Al-Nassr football team missed a chance to win the Saudi Pro League title after their goalkeeper Bento accidentally scored an own goal during injury time against their rivals Al Hilal. The match ended in a draw, but Al-Nassr still leads the league and is likely to win the title in their final game.

Key Facts

  • Al-Nassr was leading 1-0 against Al Hilal before goalkeeper Bento scored an own goal in injury time.
  • The own goal caused the match to end in a draw, denying Al-Nassr an immediate league win.
  • Al-Nassr has 83 points from 33 games and leads the league table.
  • Al Hilal is second with 78 points from 32 games.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, joined the club in January 2023 and has not yet won a domestic title with them.
  • Al-Nassr’s last league title was in 2019.
  • Al Hilal won the league in 2024.
  • Al-Nassr fans received free team shirts at the start of the match, showing strong support for the team.
  • Al-Nassr is favored to win the league on May 21 if they avoid losing against Damac in their final game.
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