Overview
- Salem Al-Dawsari leveled from the spot after Mohamed Simakan fouled Malcom early in the second half.
- Al Nassr goalkeeper Nawaf Al Aqidi was sent off following a VAR review for striking Rúben Neves, leaving his team with 10 men for the final half-hour.
- Mohammed Kanno put Al Hilal ahead in the 81st minute before Neves converted a stoppage-time penalty to finish the comeback.
- Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring before halftime to reach a reported 959 career goals, then was substituted late and appeared visibly frustrated.
- Al Hilal moved to 38 points against Al Nassr’s 31 as Jorge Jesus’ side slid to a third straight league defeat, with both clubs missing AFCON call-ups.