Report, result, goals as Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr face final-day Saudi Pro League title decider

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr must win their final match of the Saudi Pro League season to guarantee winning the title after second-placed Al-Hilal moved two points behind Jorge Jesus’s side by beating Neom at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena.

من علامة الجزاء 🎯
روبن نيفيز ينجح ويمنح الهلال هدفه الأول ⚽️
هكذا سجّل الهلال 🔵#الهلال_نيوم | #دوري_روشن_السعودي pic.twitter.com/poGvRRdOtg
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Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves converted a ninth-minute penalty before Saudi Arabia winger Sultan Mandash struck from inside the box 13 minutes into the second half as Simone Inzaghi’s side took the campaign to the wire following their 1-1 draw at Al-Nassr courtesy of a 98th-minute winner on Tuesday.

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo has twice been the Saudi top-flight top scorer but is yet to be a champion of the division since joining the club at the start of 2023.

بصناعة مالكوم 🎯
سلطان مندش يضيف الثاني ⚽️
هكذا سجّل الهلال ثاني أهدافه 🔵#الهلال_نيوم | #دوري_روشن_السعودي pic.twitter.com/en5lVHLZJe
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Saudi Pro League 2025/26: What do Ronaldo’s side need?

Al-Nassr host Damac, who are two points above the relegation zone, in their finale on Thursday (21:00 BST / 16:00 ET / 13:00 PT).

Al-Hilal visit Al-Fayha, who are certain to finish between ninth and 12th, in their simultaneous final game, when they must win and hope Al-Nassr do not.

Saudi tiebreakers prioritise head-to-head records between teams, which will give Al-Hilal the title if the top two finish level on points because they have taken four points from Al-Nassr this season.

Cristiano Ronaldo playing for Al-Nassr against Al-Ahli

Al Hilal team vs Neom

Al-Hilal starting XI: Yassine Bounou, Hassan Al Tambakti, Ruben Neves, Moteb Al Harbi, Sultan Mandash, Sergej Milinkovic Savic, Nasser Al Dawsari, Mohamed Kanno, Theo Hernandez, Malcom, Marcos Leonardo

Al-Hilal substitutes: Abdulkarim Darisi, Mohammed Al Yami, Murad Al Hawsawi, Ahmad Aburasyin, Saimon Bouabre, Mohamed Meite, Ali Lajami

Neom team vs Al Hilal

Neom starting XI: Marcin Bulka, Khalifah Al Dawsari, Ahmed Hegazy, Nathan Zeze, Faris Abdi, Mohammed Al Burayk, Ala Al Hajji, Amadou Kone, Rayane Messi, Luciano Rodriguez, Alexandre Lacazette

Neom substitutes: Muhannad Al Saad, Abdulmalik Al Oyayari, Islam Hawsawi, Fares Ahmed Al Ghafli, Ahmed Al Anazi, Yahya Mousa Gharawi, Luis Maximiano, Awn Al Saluli, Ayman Fallatah