Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal Draw 1-1 in Riyadh Derby

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr faced off against Al-Hilal in a tightly contested Riyadh Derby that ended in a 1-1 draw. Anderson Talisca opened the scoring for Al-Nassr in the first minute, but Sergej Milinkovic-Savic equalized in the 77th minute. Despite Ronaldo's limited impact and ongoing provocations from rival fans chanting 'Messi', he maintained a composed demeanor, responding with a thumbs up to the taunts. The match saw both teams receive yellow cards, with Ronaldo expressing frustration over perceived unfair officiating. Following the game, Ronaldo shared a message on social media, expressing gratitude to his supporters and emphasizing that the title race was not over. Al-Nassr remains six points behind league leaders Al-Hilal, having drawn four of their first nine matches.