The match seemed to be decided for Al-Nassr when they opened the score in the 37th minute thanks to Mohamed Simakan's close-range finish. The lead advantage helped Cristiano Ronaldo's team control the game for most of the remaining time.
However, drama happened in the last seconds of the match. In the 90+8 minute, in a situation that seemed no longer dangerous, Al-Nassr goalkeeper Bento made a mistake when he did not catch the ball, letting the ball bounce back into the net, helping Al-Hilal equalize 1-1.
This regrettable mistake caused the entire Al-Nassr team, including Cristiano Ronaldo, to fall into a state of shock when the championship seemed to be within reach.
With a draw, Al-Nassr cannot win the championship early in the Saudi Pro League. However, the team still has an advantage in the championship race as there is still one round ahead.
In the next match taking place on May 21, Al-Nassr will be crowned if they win against Damac at home. In case of a draw, the championship opportunity is still there but will depend on Al-Hilal's result because the point gap and goal difference between the two teams are not too large.
In that context, Cristiano Ronaldo is facing the opportunity to win an important team title after a long period of empty-handedness at club level. In addition to the Saudi Pro League, Al-Nassr is also aiming for the AFC Champions League Two final, where they will meet Gamba Osaka.
