In a dramatic Saudi Pro League derby on May 13, 2026, Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Al Hilal, effectively ending their title hopes. Al Hilal led 1-0 through a goal by Mohamed Simakan, but a bizarre own goal by Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento in the final play of the match secured a point for the home side.
The result leaves Al Nassr trailing league leaders Al Ittihad by four points with only one match remaining, mathematically eliminating them from the title race. Cristiano Ronaldo, who played the full match, was unable to influence the outcome as his team's comeback fell short.
Al Hilal's goal came in the 68th minute when Simakan headed home from a corner. Al Nassr pushed for an equalizer but were denied by Al Hilal's defense until the 90+5th minute, when Bento inadvertently turned a cross into his own net while attempting to clear.
The draw means Al Ittihad, who won their match earlier in the day, are now on the verge of clinching the Saudi Pro League title. Al Nassr will finish the season without silverware, despite Ronaldo's 28 league goals this campaign.
