Newspapers and sports websites highlighted the great technical performance presented by the stars of the first football team of Al-Hilal Club, after they achieved a wide and well-deserved victory against their counterpart Al-Hazm with a clean three-goal win, in the match that brought the two teams together as part of the last round of the Roshan Professional League competition, which was hosted by the “Kingdom Arena” stadium, the new stronghold of the leader.
Ruben Neves... The maestro snatches full marks
In a remarkable display of exceptional performance, Portuguese star Ruben Neves received the highest rating of the match, achieving a perfect score of 10/10. Neves deservedly earned the "Man of the Match" award for his outstanding performances in midfield, where he was the cornerstone of attacking play and ball recovery, expertly directing the game and contributing to Al-Hilal's complete dominance.
Marcus Leonardo: A shocking statistic and a forgettable performance
In stark contrast, the young striker Marcus Leonardo's performance came as a shock to Al-Hilal fans, receiving the lowest rating among his teammates at just 5.4. He failed to live up to expectations during his time on the pitch, lacking attacking effectiveness and failing to pose a significant threat to the opposition's goal. This raises questions about how quickly he will integrate into the team's attacking system in upcoming matches.
Al-Hilal star ratings list by numbers
The assessments of the rest of the team members varied, with the defense and midfield showing remarkable cohesion. The figures were as follows:
- Sergej Savic: 7.9 (Strong performance and effective offensive support).
- Mohammed Kano: 7.8 (Distinguished physical and technical presence).
- Malcolm Philip: 7.7 (Disruptive moves to the opponent's defenses).
- Yusuf Aktishak: 7.2.
- Hamad Al-Yami: 7.1.
- Nasser Al-Dossari: 6.9.
- Hassan Timbukti: 6.8.
- Mohammed Al-Rubaie: 6.7.
- Salem Al-Dawsari: 6.5.
The Leader's Dominance and the Magic of the Kingdom Arena
This victory further cements Al-Hilal's position at the forefront of Saudi football, as the team enjoys a period of technical and tactical brilliance. This match is an extension of the positive results achieved by "The Boss," reflecting the depth of the squad and the strength of the bench, capable of compensating for any absences.
The Kingdom Arena also plays a pivotal role in strengthening the team, as the stadium has been transformed into an impregnable fortress thanks to the world-class facilities and the great fan support that the players enjoy, which puts tremendous pressure on opponents and gives Al-Hilal players an additional incentive to do their best.
Expected impact on competition
Al-Hilal's continued success in accumulating points and delivering high-level performances, especially from players of the caliber of Neves and Savic, sends a strong message to their direct rivals both domestically and continentally. Maintaining this upward trajectory is crucial for the team's journey to retain the league title and compete for all available trophies this season, given the significant development of Saudi football and its attraction of some of the world's brightest stars.
