After a goal deflected off his backside, Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated wildly, sparking controversy as Al Nassr drew 2-2, leaving the title race uncertain.

At 01:30 on December 31st Beijing time, during the 12th round of the Saudi Pro League, the top-ranked Al Nassr visited mid-table Damac for a match.

In the first half, Wijnaldum’s shot broke the deadlock, Hanam’s long-range effort hit the crossbar, and Ronaldo’s close-range attempt created danger, with Al Nassr trailing 0-1 at halftime; in the second half, Angelo assisted Felix to equalize with a shot, Felix’s shot deflected off Ronaldo’s backside into the net, prompting Ronaldo’s wild celebration despite the accidental goal, and Wijnaldum scored again with a shot to level the match.

In the end, Al Nassr drew 2-2 away at Damac, ending their 10-game winning streak but still maintaining a 3-point lead at the top.

Damac lined up in a 5-3-2 formation with a starting lineup valued at €24.08 million; Al Nassr deployed a 4-4-2 with Portuguese duo Felix and Ronaldo upfront, Coman and Bruno Fernandes controlling midfield, and a starting lineup worth €93.6 million.

In this match, Al Nassr dominated as visitors, showcasing the strength of the Saudi Pro League leaders by controlling possession and pressuring the game, firing 26 shots with 7 on target; Ronaldo had the most attempts with 6 shots but only scored from a deflected shot off his backside, celebrating wildly despite the accidental nature of the goal. While luck is part of football, Ronaldo’s exuberant celebration for such a goal seemed excessive and overly focused on personal stats, drawing strange looks from teammates.

The Saudi Pro League’s decisive moments continue to be shaped by stars from the top five European leagues: Wijnaldum’s brace and Felix’s goal and assist helped Al Nassr secure a 2-2 draw at Damac, ending their 10-game winning run and dropping points for the first time this season. They still lead by 3 points, but Al Hilal, with one game in hand and 5 points behind, has reignited the title race suspense.

Throughout the match,Al Nassr held 67% possession, took 26 shots with 7 on target; Damac had 7 shots in total, 4 of which were on target.