Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr saw their Saudi Pro League title celebrations dashed in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, settling for a 1-1 draw with Al Hilal after a catastrophic error from goalkeeper Bento in stoppage time. The home side were on the verge of clinching the championship when Bento let a routine throw-in slip through his hands, allowing the ball to find the back of the net and spark disbelief among the home crowd.

Ronaldo took to Instagram to address the painful result. "The dream is close. Heads up, we have one more step to take!" the Portuguese star wrote. Head coach Jorge Jesus, who made the switch from Al Hilal to Al Nassr last summer, acknowledged the devastating outcome but emphasized his team still controls their destiny. "We have a second chance," Jesus said. "We still have a game to be happy and we will celebrate the title."

Al Nassr maintain a five-point advantage at the summit of the Saudi Pro League standings with one match remaining. They can secure the title with victory against Damac on May 20, or potentially claim the championship earlier if Al Hilal stumble against Neom on May 16. This would mark their first major trophy since Ronaldo's arrival in December 2022, providing some redemption after this painful setback.