Ronaldo frustrated as AlNassr collapse late in title‑deciding match against Al Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo left the pitch heading down the tunnel in frustration after Al Nassr failed to secure a crucial win over Al Hilal on Tuesday night.

Al Nassr were moments from clinching a decisive victory in the Saudi Pro League title race until goalkeeper Bento’s costly stoppage‑time own goal forced a dramatic 1‑1 draw in the Capital Derby.

The outcome keeps Al Nassr at the forefront of the title chase, but removes the opportunity to clinch the championship early.

Bento error stuns Al Nassr

Defender Mohamed Simakan gave Al Nassr the lead in the first half, with Ronaldo and his teammates appearing poised to end the club’s long wait for another league title.

Ronaldo had his face in his palm after Al Nassa slip-up – talkSPORT image

The visitors dominated large portions of the match before chaos erupted late on.

A heated touchline confrontation involving players and coaching staff from both sides sparked a mass brawl during stoppage time. One of Jorge Jesus’ assistants received a red card as tempers flared on the sidelines.

Moments later the decisive turning point arrived.

Under pressure inside his own area, Bento mishandled the ball into his own net, silencing the packed Al Awwal Park crowd and giving Al Hilal a lifeline in the title race.

Television cameras immediately focused on Ronaldo, who had already been substituted in the 83rd minute. The Portuguese forward appeared visibly stunned before heading straight down the tunnel after the final whistle.

Title race remains alive

A win would have placed Al Nassr seven points clear with only one game remaining.

Instead, the draw leaves Al Hilal five points behind with a game in hand, keeping the championship battle alive as the season reaches its final stretch.

Ronaldo’s pursuit of a Saudi Pro League title therefore continues despite another prolific campaign from the veteran forward, who has scored 26 league goals this season.

The 41‑year‑old remains central to Al Nassr’s title challenge alongside high‑profile teammates Joao Felix, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic and Kingsley Coman.

Attention now turns to the AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka on Saturday, where Al Nassr could still move closer to a potential domestic and continental double.