Under the guidance of veteran Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, Al-Hilal continues to write a new and impressive chapter in its illustrious history. After 30 matches across various domestic and continental competitions, the "Leader" remains undefeated, a remarkable run that suggests a season that could be the most successful in the club's modern history, and confirms the wisdom of the technical and administrative vision that brought Jesus back to the helm.
Background to the comeback and building an invincible team
This golden era dates back to the beginning of the current season, with the return of Jorge Jesus to coach the team for a second stint, following his first successful experience in the 2018-2019 season. His return coincided with a massive project to support Saudi clubs, as Al-Hilal's management conducted a historic transfer market, attracting international stars to strengthen all areas of the team, such as Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly, midfielders Ruben Neves and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, thus giving the coach the necessary tools to implement his ambitious philosophy.
Figures reflecting absolute dominance
Al-Hilal's record so far speaks for itself: 30 matches, 24 wins and 6 draws, without a single loss. These impressive figures are spread across three main competitions: 20 matches in the Saudi Professional League, which the team leads comfortably; 7 matches in the AFC Champions League, where they qualified as group winners; and 3 matches in the King's Cup. These numbers not only reflect the team's strength but also reveal the depth of the squad and its ability to manage the pressure of consecutive matches thanks to the intelligent squad rotation implemented by coach Jorge Jesus.
Jesus' philosophy: High pressing and attacking efficiency
Tactically, Jesus employs a modern style of play based on high pressing from the outset, ball possession, and rapid transitions from defense to attack. The team often plays a flexible 4-2-3-1 formation, which shifts during play to create numerical superiority in the opponent's half. What distinguishes Jesus's Al-Hilal is the perfect balance between defensive solidity, led by Koulibaly and Belaïhi and backed by a giant goalkeeper like Bono, and attacking ferocity spearheaded by Mitrović as a lone striker, supported by the skills of Malcom and Salem Al-Dawsari on the wings, and the creativity of Savić and Neves in the center.
Local and continental impact
Domestically, Al Hilal has established near-total dominance, pulling away at the top of the Roshan League and delivering high-level performances that have made them the clear favorites to win the title. Continentally, this run sends a strong message to all competitors in the AFC Champions League that "The Boss" is coming back strong to reclaim its favorite title. This success not only enhances Al Hilal's stature but also raises the profile of the Saudi league as a whole on the international stage, confirming that significant investments are beginning to bear fruit on the pitch with impressive performances and results.
