The final score is Al-Shabab FC 3-5 Al Hilal. Al Hilal continues their unbeaten record in the league this season and ranks third on the SPL standing.
2025/2026 Saudi Professional League
3-5
Match Report:
Al Hilal produced a devastating attacking display to edge past Al Shabab 5–3 in a breathless Riyadh derby that delivered eight goals and relentless momentum swings.
Al Shabab struck first, capitalizing on early defensive hesitation to ignite the home crowd. But Al Hilal responded with trademark intensity, quickly turning the tide through sharp transitions and clinical finishing. Their equalizer opened the floodgates, and two rapid goals before halftime gave the visitors control of the contest.
The second half became an end-to-end spectacle. Al Shabab refused to fold, pulling a goal back and threatening to revive the tie, yet Al Hilal’s attacking depth proved decisive. A ruthless counterattack restored their cushion, and a late strike sealed the outcome despite a final push from the hosts.
In the end, it was a statement of attacking efficiency from Al Hilal—five goals from limited hesitation—while Al Shabab were left ruing defensive lapses in what was otherwise a spirited performance.
Match Events：
11'
Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal) Yellow Card at 11'
13'
Josh Brownhill (Al Shabab) Goal at 13'
19'
Mohamed Kanno (Al Hilal) Goal at 19'
31'
Ali Al-Bulayhi (Al Shabab) Own Goal at 31'
44'
Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al Shabab) Goal at 44'
45'+2'
Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal) Goal at 47'
48'
Sultan Mandash (Al Hilal) Goal at 48'
52'
Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal) Goal at 52'
75'
Yacine Adli (Al Shabab) Goal at 75'
83'
Yacine Adli (Al Shabab) Yellow Card at 83'
90'+4'
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal) Yellow Card at 94'
Line-ups
Al-Shabab FC XI: Marcelo Grohe, Carrasco, Abderrazak Hamdallah, Hoedt, Brownhill, Fawaz Al-Sqoor, Vincent Sierro, Ali Albulayhi, Yacine Adli, Saad Balobaid, Mohamed Al-Thani
Subs: Ali Al-Asmari, Haroune Camara, Basil Al-Sayyali, Hussain Al-Sibyani, Faisal Al-Subiani, Ali Makki, Abdulaziz Abdul Rahma, Ali Al-Azaizah, Hammam Al-Hammami
Al Hilal XI: Koulibaly, Bounou, Neves, Milinkovic-Savic, Mohammed Kanoo, Sultan Mandash, Theo, Ali Lajami, Moteb Al-Harbi, Marcos Leonardo, Saïmon Bouabré
Subs: Salem Al Dawsari, Malcom, Saad Al-Mutairi, Ahmad Aburasyin, Murad Al-Hawsawi, Abdulkarim Darisi, Mohammed Al-Zaid, Mishaal Al-Dawood, Rayan Al-Ghamdi