In a thrilling Saudi Pro League encounter on May 13, Al Nassr hosted Al Hilal at home. Despite leading for most of the match, a disastrous last-minute error from goalkeeper Bento, who fumbled a ball into his own net, saw the game end in a 1-1 draw.
The result means Al Nassr missed the chance to clinch the title early, but they still maintain a 5-point lead at the top of the table. The race remains firmly in their hands. In the final round, a win at home against relegation-threatened Damac will guarantee the championship.
Al Nassr could also claim the title earlier if Al Hilal drop points in either of their last two matches. Al Hilal face Al-Orobah on May 17 at 00:05 local time. If Al Hilal fail to win, Cristiano Ronaldo could secure his first official trophy in Saudi Arabia without even playing—just four days after the draw. Even if Al Hilal win that match, they must also beat Al-Fayha in the final round. Should they lose or draw against Al-Fayha, Al Nassr could afford to lose their own final game and still become champions.
Remaining fixtures for both teams:
May 22 02:00 Al Nassr vs Damac
May 17 00:05 Al Hilal vs Al-Orobah
May 22 02:00 Al-Fayha vs Al Hilal
