Cristiano Ronaldo's pursuit of his first Saudi Pro League title hit a dramatic snag on Tuesday, as Al Nassr conceded a stunning own goal in the dying seconds of added time, leaving the Portuguese superstar and his fans in disbelief.

The match against second-placed Al Hilal appeared destined for a 1-0 victory that would have put Al Nassr on the brink of the championship. But in the eighth minute of stoppage time, a routine long throw-in turned into chaos when home goalkeeper Bento fumbled the ball into his own net, gifting Al Hilal a 1-1 draw and postponing the title celebrations.

"The dream is close," the 41-year-old Ronaldo wrote on X to his 107.5 million followers, showing characteristic resilience after the heartbreak. "Heads up, we have one more step to take! Thank you all for the amazing support tonight!"

Despite the setback, Al Nassr still hold a five-point lead over Al Hilal with just one game remaining in the season. The title can be clinched next week when they face Damac, keeping Ronaldo's hopes alive for his first domestic silverware in Saudi Arabia since his blockbuster move in 2023.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward's arrival sparked a revolution in Saudi football, inspiring a wave of high-profile signings including Neymar and Al Hilal's Karim Benzema. Now, with the finish line in sight, Ronaldo and his teammates will be looking to turn that "one more step" into a triumphant stride toward the championship trophy.