Saudi title race drama took another big turn after Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr drew 1-1 against Al Hilal. The result damaged Al Nassr’s hopes of winning the Saudi Pro League title this season.
Al Nassr had a golden chance to move closer to the championship. But a late mistake from goalkeeper Bento allowed Al Hilal to score an equaliser. Now the title race will go down to the final matches of the season. Saudi title race drama has become even more intense for football fans across the world.
Al Nassr now need to beat Damac in their final league match to secure the title. However, Damac are still fighting to avoid relegation, so the game will not be easy. If Al Hilal drop points in one of their remaining matches, Al Nassr can still become champions.
The biggest talking point is the league tie-breaker rule. Many fans believe goal difference decides the winner, like in the English Premier League. But the Saudi Pro League uses head-to-head results first.
Al Hilal have the advantage in that situation. They defeated Al Nassr 3-1 earlier in the season, while the second match ended 1-1. That means Al Hilal earned four points from the two meetings, while Al Nassr collected only one point.
If both clubs finish level on points, Al Hilal will officially win the Saudi Pro League trophy because of their better head-to-head record. Saudi title race drama could therefore end in heartbreak for Ronaldo and Al Nassr despite their strong season.
