Al Nassr fails to clinch league title after late draw against Al Hilal

Al Nassr missed the opportunity to mathematically secure the Saudi Pro League title following a 1-1 draw against Al Hilal on May 12, 2026. Mohamed Simakan opened the scoring for Al Nassr in the 37th minute with a header. In the 99th minute, Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento committed a critical error, mishandling the ball during a final set-piece play to concede an own goal. Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been substituted earlier, expressed visible frustration from the bench following the equalizer. Despite the result, Al Nassr remains in the lead with a five-point advantage over Al Hilal with two rounds remaining. The outcome keeps the championship race active, as Al Hilal maintains two games in hand while Al Nassr has one.