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Al Nassr 1-1 draw after own goal, title pending

5/14/2026

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Al Nassr Draws

Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Al Hilal after goalkeeper Bento’s last-second own goal erased their 1-0 lead and denied them the Saudi Pro League title.
Coach Jorge Jesus said Al Nassr must beat Damac on May 20 to clinch the title, as they sit five points ahead with a game in hand.
Cristiano Ronaldo posted on X that “the dream is close,” thanked fans and urged the squad onward.

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Ronaldo Scores

Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has scored 26 goals in 29 Saudi Pro League matches.
He is expected to be called up for Portugal’s 2026 World Cup squad.
Al Nassr could end a seven-year title drought since 2018/19 if they win.
Only England’s Ivan Toney (31 goals) and Colombia’s Julián Quiñones (29 goals) have outscored Ronaldo.
Brazilian goalkeeper Bento’s mis-directed long throw caused the own goal that forced a draw.

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Al-Nassr Giveaway

Al-Nassr gave fans free shirts at Al Awwal Park, turning the stands yellow.
The giveaway aimed to boost home support ahead of the May 21 title-deciding derby against Al-Hilal.
Goalkeeper Bento’s history of costly errors in Riyadh Derby matches was highlighted.
Ronaldo urged the squad to stay focused for the finale in a message to his 770 million-plus followers.

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Al-Nassr Stunned

The dramatic 98th-minute own goal produced a 1-1 draw that halted Al-Nassr’s title celebration.
Massive city-wide decorations lined Riyadh’s streets while champagne was chilled for a historic Al-Nassr championship.
Fans in the stadium were left shell-shocked as the home crowd’s celebratory mood turned to disbelief after the sudden late equaliser.

History

Historical Context

Al Hilal’s breakthrough came in 1991 when it won the Asian Club Championship, the first Saudi club to claim the continental title. The victory began a run that produced a record eight AFC trophies, including four Champions League crowns (1991, 2000, 2019, 2021). Today, that legacy fuels the Riyadh derby, where Al Nassr’s own-goal loss echoes the high stakes of those early triumphs.

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Al Nassr Draws

Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Al Hilal after goalkeeper Bento’s last-second own goal erased their 1-0 lead and denied them the Saudi Pro League title.
Coach Jorge Jesus said Al Nassr must beat Damac on May 20 to clinch the title, as they sit five points ahead with a game in hand.
Cristiano Ronaldo posted on X that “the dream is close,” thanked fans and urged the squad onward.

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