Al-Hilal Wins Saudi Pro League Title, Ronaldo Misses Out

Al-Hilal clinched the Saudi Pro League title on Saturday with a 4-1 win over Al-Hazm, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in second place.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr missed out on the Saudi Pro League title for the second consecutive season when Al-Hilal defeated Al-Hazm, 4-1, and clinched first place on Saturday.

Two goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic, signed from Fulham in the English Premier League in the summer, did the damage. Fellow Serbian Sergej Milinkovic-Savic scored and an own goal from Ahmed Al-Juwaid completed the win for Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal collected a record-extending 19th league title. It was 12 points ahead of Riyadh rival Al-Nassr with three games remaining.

Ronaldo, who joined Al-Nassr in December 2022, is still set to top the goal-scoring chart.

On Friday, he notched his 33rd goal in a 3-2 win at Al-Okhdood and was nine clear of Mitrovic in second.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is just a goal behind the league record set by Abderrazak Hamdallah in 2019.

Despite Ronaldo's impressive goal tally, Al-Nassr has struggled for consistency this season. The team has lost six games in the league, including a 3-1 defeat to Al-Hilal in the first half of the season.

Al-Hilal, on the other hand, has been dominant throughout the campaign. The team has won 19 of its 26 games and has only lost twice.

Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans have criticized the Portuguese star for joining a team in a less competitive league, while others have praised him for taking on a new challenge.

Despite the disappointment of missing out on the league title, Ronaldo is still expected to play a key role for Al-Nassr in the remaining three games of the season. The team is currently in second place and is still in contention for the AFC Champions League title.

Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, five Champions League titles, and seven league titles in England, Spain, and Italy.

Mitrovic, on the other hand, is a rising star in the game. The Serbian striker has scored 14 goals in his first 17 appearances for Al-Hilal.

The 28-year-old is known for his aerial prowess and his ability to score goals from all angles. He is also a good passer and can create chances for his teammates.

Mitrovic's performances for Al-Hilal have earned him a call-up to the Serbian national team. He is expected to play a key role for his country in the upcoming UEFA Nations League finals.