Jorge Jesus calmed emotions at Al-Nassr as he believes they "have a second chance" to win the Saudi Pro League title.
Al-Nassr were just moments away from winning their first league title since Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival in 2023, but they fell to a late 1-1 draw against second-place Al-Hilal on Tuesday.
Mohamed Simakan gave Al-Nassr the lead, but goalkeeper Bento scored an own goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to keep Al-Hilal alive in the title race.
Al-Nassr also looked the better of the two sides, producing 1.36 xG from nine shots to Al-Hilal's 0.91 from seven attempts.
Cristiano Ronaldo was responsible for three of those shots (a match-high), while only Kingsley Coman (0.54) accumulated more xG than the former Real Madrid forward (0.35).
Ahead of their final league game, Al-Nassr are five points ahead of Al-Hilal, who have a game in hand on the leaders.
Al-Nassr will become champions if they beat Damac on the final day, or if Al-Hilal drop points against either Neom or Al-Fayha.
Jorge Jesus is confident his side will get over the line, despite the late twist against Al-Hilal.
"It's tough to have lost the possibility to celebrate winning the title on the last play of the game but there is still one more game, at our stadium and we can be champions," Jorge Jesus said.
"We have a second chance. We still have a game to be happy. If the fans are strong, for sure in the last game we will be happy and we will celebrate the title."
And on the late own goal, the Al-Nassr boss added: "It happened following a collision between Bento and [Inigo] Martínez, with no involvement from the Al-Hilal players.
"These sorts of situations happen all the time in football."
vucaeklnp
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yep all nassr can win league this time, they have a match against a team below in the table ranks, so shud be a easy task unless some big moments happens
Wemcdeopu
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bento are so stupid goalkeeper
YoungboiTumble
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I. Martinez we to Saudi for a reason thanks to him for that late equalizer he is really doing good on what Barca told him before he left 😆😆😆
omochris
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Jorge Jesus is truly a very good coach. Al-Nassr are still leading the table despite making a run of 5 consecutive fixtures against 5 of the big teams in Saudi Pro League twice this season! Good Luck to Al-Nassr and CR7!!!
KinqOmoba
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Yes. Positive thinking
sure, get the business done yourself
MessiGOAT4ever
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still they won't win league so far al Nasir didn't lose
ok
donreal1990
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If Al Nassr FC win their last match, then even if Al Hilal SFC win both of their remaining games, Al Nassr will still finish 2 points ahead.
even draw al Nasir will still win with goal difference, and they are playing y home
donreal1990
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What if Al Hilal wins both their matches??
still they won't win league so far al Nasir didn't lose
MessiGOAT4ever
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Al Nassr shouldn't even be thinking about a slip from Al Hilal just win your last match and take the league home for the first time since 2019
Yes. Positive thinking
MessiGOAT4ever
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If Al Nassr FC win their last match, then even if Al Hilal SFC win both of their remaining games, Al Nassr will still finish 2 points ahead.
That would be great for Ronaldo.
fiocmnty
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What if Al Hilal wins both their matches??
If Al Nassr FC win their last match, then even if Al Hilal SFC win both of their remaining games, Al Nassr will still finish 2 points ahead.
KinqOmoba
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What if Al Hilal wins both their matches??
Al Nassr shouldn't even be thinking about a slip from Al Hilal just win your last match and take the league home for the first time since 2019
KinqOmoba
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tha Title is Al Nassr to lose, they're beating Damac and it might just be a thumping, I think the scoreline will be 4-0 in favour of Al Nassr with CR7 getting a brace
MessiGOAT4ever
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What if Al Hilal wins both their matches??
Fiudlrsuy
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So funny