Late Bento Own Goal Ruins Al Nassr’s Title Party, Delays Ronaldo’s Saudi League Triumph

Al Nassr missed the chance to seal the Saudi Pro League after goalkeeper Bento’s 90th-minute own goal handed bitter rivals Al Hilal a lifeline in the Riyadh Derby. Mohamed Simakan’s first-half strike looked enough to secure victory and put Cristiano Ronaldo’s side eight points clear with one game remaining. Simone Inzaghi’s resilient Al Hilal fought back fiercely in a tense, physical contest. Despite clear chances for Ronaldo and João Félix to extend the lead, Al Hilal held firm until Bento tragically diverted a back-pass into his own net, silencing the home crowd. The 1-1 draw leaves Al Nassr on 83 points and Al Hilal on 78, extending the title race to the season’s final match.

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