Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, has fallen behind in the Saudi Pro League title race.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema traded goals in a thrilling Saudi Pro League clash between Al Nassr and Al Ittihad on Friday. However, it was Al Ittihad who secured a late 2-1 victory, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points.

Benzema's 10th league goal of the season gave Al Ittihad the lead, but Ronaldo quickly equalized. In the dying moments of the match, Steven Bergwijn scored a stunning goal to seal the win for Al Ittihad.

Al Nassr will next face Al Akhdoud on January 9, while Al Ittihad will face Neymar's Al Hilal in the King Cup of Champions quarterfinals on January 7.