AFCON 2025
The Saudi Professional League witnessed a thrilling set of fixtures on May 21, 2025, as teams battled for crucial points in the penultimate round of the season.
Here’s a comprehensive roundup of the day’s three matches:
Al-Nassr 2–0 Al Khaleej: Ronaldo’s late goal seals victory
Al-Nassr secured a 2-0 victory over Al Khaleej at home, with Cristiano Ronaldo playing a pivotal role.
Despite missing a penalty earlier in the match, the 40-year-old forward redeemed himself by scoring during stoppage time, ensuring a win for his team.
Post-match, Ronaldo issued an apology to fans for the earlier miss, acknowledging the challenging nature of the game.
This match marked Al-Nassr’s final home game of the season, concluding a campaign where they finished 13 points behind champions Al Ittihad and missed out on AFC Champions League qualification.
Al-Wehda 1–1 Al-Hilal
In a closely contested match at King Abdul Aziz Stadium in Mecca on May 21, 2025, Al-Wehda and Al-Hilal played to a 1-1 draw in the Saudi Pro League.
Al-Wehda took the lead in the 52nd minute through forward Abdulaziz Noor. Al Hilal responded in the 92nd minute when Sergej Milinkovic-Savic found the back of the net, assisted by Ruben Neves, leveling the score.
Al Kholood 2–0 Al Fayha
Al Kholood secured a vital 2-0 win over Al Fayha in today’s Saudi Pro League clash, lifting them out of the relegation zone.
Hammam Al-Hammami opened the scoring just before halftime, and Aliou Dieng sealed the victory in the 82nd minute.
The win moves Al Kholood to 11th place with 37 points, while Al Fayha stay 12th on 36 points.
