Al Nassr were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal on May 12 after goalkeeper Bento scored a late own goal, delaying their chance to clinch the Saudi Pro League title. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Mohamed Simakan had put Al Nassr ahead before the collapse in stoppage time, with Bento's error in the 98th minute allowing Al Hilal to salvage a point. [1, 2, 4, 5]
The result left Al Nassr top of the table on 83 points from 33 games, five ahead of second-placed Al Hilal, who still have a game in hand. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first domestic trophy with Al Nassr. After the draw, he said: "The dream is close. Heads up, we have one more step to take! Thank you all for the amazing support tonight,". [5]
Coach Jorge Jesus said the club lost the chance to celebrate the title on the last play of the game, but added: "there is still one more game [against Darmac], at our stadium and we can be champions,". He also said: "We have a second chance. We still have a game to be happy." [5]
Al Nassr can seal the title by beating Damac in their final league match, with reports giving the clinching date as either May 20 or May 21, or if Al Hilal fail to beat Neom before then. [1, 2, 4, 5]
