'Failed to manage his expression': Ronaldo concedes own goal 10 seconds before the end, openly 'groaning'... "Saudi Arabia's first title chance gone"

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Cristiano Ronaldo (41, Al Nassr) made a displeased face after his teammate's own goal in the final 10 seconds of the match dashed their hopes of a title.

The UK's 'The Sun' reported on the 13th (Korea time) that "a terrible mistake by the Al Nassr goalkeeper cruelly cost Ronaldo the league title. Ronaldo, who was on the bench, was left in shock and despair."

Al Nassr drew 1-1 against Al Hilal in their 33rd round home match of the 2025-2026 Saudi Pro League, held at Al Awal Park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Had Al Nassr won that day, they would have secured the title early, but they missed a victory they had almost secured due to a painful own goal just before the final whistle. Ronaldo also postponed his first league title since arriving in Saudi Arabia.

A major incident occurred just 10 seconds before the end of the match, after eight minutes of stoppage time in the second half. Al Nassr goalkeeper Bento committed a fatal error.

Bento, who was included in the preliminary squad for the Brazil World Cup announced by coach Carlo Ancelotti, jumped into the air to catch a cross following a throw-in by the opponent. However, he collided with his teammate Iñigo Martínez, and the ball struck Bento and went into the Al Nassr goal.

The media reported that "Ronaldo, watching the situation from the bench, was stunned. Substituted off in the 38th minute of the second half, Ronaldo shook his head immediately after the goal and slumped onto the bench." It added, "Supported by his partner Georgina Rodríguez and family, he soon stood up, waved his arms, shrugged his shoulders, and exited toward the tunnel."

Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi scene in 2022, has yet to win a league title. With only one league match remaining, Al Nassr leads Al Hilal by five points, having played one game fewer. Mathematically, Al Nassr could still lose the lead to Al Hilal.

Despite his displeased expression captured on the broadcast, Ronaldo showed determination through his social media (SNS). He said, "The dream is close. We still have one step left. Keep your heads up. Thank you to everyone who sent us incredible support."

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