Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was left in shock and despair after his team Al-Nassr conceded a stoppage-time equalizer in the Riyadh derby against Al-Hilal, settling for a 1-1 draw that postpones the Saudi Pro League title race to the final matchday.
Al-Nassr had been leading until the 90+8th minute, when a costly error by Brazilian goalkeeper Bento allowed Al-Hilal to snatch a dramatic equalizer. Ronaldo, visibly stunned, had been anticipating celebrating his first Saudi league title with Al-Nassr. The heartbreaking setback means the championship will not be decided until the last round.
Despite the draw, Al-Nassr remains top of the table with 83 points. A victory against Damac in the final fixture would secure the title for Ronaldo’s side, making the next game a must-win for the league leaders.