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Ronaldo watches own goal decide title race
12 May
Summary
- Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr team lost title chance due to own goal.
- A goalkeeping mix-up led to a late own goal, costing Al Nassr.
- Al Nassr still leads by five points with one game left to play.
Cristiano Ronaldo's quest for the Saudi Pro League title took a dramatic turn on May 12, 2026, following a bizarre own goal. In a pivotal match against rivals Al Hilal, Al Nassr conceded a late equalizer when goalkeeper Bento fumbled the ball into his own net after a communication breakdown with defender Inigo Martinez. This happened just 12 seconds before the final whistle, with Ronaldo having been substituted in the 83rd minute.
The unexpected goal significantly impacted Al Nassr's title aspirations. While the team still holds a five-point lead, Al Hilal has two games remaining, meaning the title race is not yet decided. Al Nassr needs at least a point on May 21 against Damac to secure the league title, assuming Al Hilal wins their remaining fixtures.
Despite the immediate frustration, Ronaldo posted a message of encouragement on X, stating, "The dream is close. Heads up, we have one more step to take!" The Portuguese star also has an Asian Champions League Two final to contest this weekend before potentially heading to the World Cup.
