In a dramatic Saudi Pro League clash on May 13, Al-Nassr were denied a crucial victory after goalkeeper Bento scored a last-gasp own goal, gifting Al-Hilal a 1-1 draw in the Riyadh derby. The match, a pivotal encounter for the title race, saw Al-Nassr leading for most of the game until the 95th minute when Bento misjudged a harmless throw-in and deflected the ball into his own net.
This is not the first time the Brazilian goalkeeper has cost his team in a high-stakes match. Last year’s Saudi Super Cup final saw a similar collapse: Bento’s poor decision-making allowed Al-Ahli to equalize late, forcing a penalty shootout that Al-Nassr eventually lost. With the title race now tighter than ever, questions are mounting over Bento’s reliability under pressure. 
For Al-Nassr, the result means their first Saudi league title since 2019 is still not secured, with only two matches remaining. The team now faces an uphill battle to clinch the crown, as the haunting memory of Bento’s repeated errors lingers.