Overview
- Al‑Nassr, which led through Mohamed Simakan’s first‑half header, conceded in the 99th minute Tuesday when goalkeeper Bento misplayed a throw‑in into his own net for a 1-1 draw.
- The stalemate leaves Al‑Nassr on 83 points from 33 matches and Al‑Hilal on 78 from 32 while remaining unbeaten, so the championship will be decided in the final week.
- The closing minutes turned tense as a touchline melee broke out and an Al‑Nassr assistant coach was shown a red card before play resumed for the last throw‑in.
- Cristiano Ronaldo started and later told fans, “The dream is close,” after the late error delayed what would have been his first Saudi Pro League title.
- Al‑Hilal must win their remaining two games to overtake, while Al‑Nassr can clinch on May 21 against Damac or sooner if Al‑Hilal slip at Neom on Saturday.