The veteran Portuguese coach, Jorge Jesus, the technical director of Al-Hilal Saudi Club, expressed his complete satisfaction with the performance and result achieved by his team in their last match against Al-Najma team, stressing that the victory represents a new step in the team’s eventful journey this season, but the focus must always be on the future and the continuity of achieving victories.
In the post-match press conference, Jesus stressed the importance of maintaining the positive momentum, saying: “Winning is always good for the coach, the players, and the club. It boosts confidence and confirms that we are on the right track.” He added: “I am happy with how the players implemented my tactical ideas on the pitch, and they showed great professionalism. Now, this match is over, and we must immediately start thinking about the next challenge. We still have many crucial matches ahead in various competitions, and our goal is to compete strongly for all possible titles.”.
The context of Al-Hilal's exceptional season
This victory comes amidst a historic season for Al-Hilal under Jorge Jesus's second stint with the club. The Portuguese coach has successfully built a strong and cohesive team, combining a constellation of international and local stars, enabling "The Boss" to establish absolute dominance both domestically and continentally. Al-Hilal leads the Saudi Professional League standings by a comfortable margin over its closest rivals, having achieved a long winning streak that has captured global attention. The team also continues its successful run in the King's Cup and the AFC Champions League.
The importance of winning and its expected impact
Domestically, this victory boosts player morale and underscores the depth of Jesus' squad, giving substitutes the opportunity to participate and maintain their fitness. Regionally and internationally, every Al-Hilal victory solidifies the Saudi League's position as one of the major leagues attracting stars and fans worldwide. The strong performance of Al-Hilal, along with other Saudi clubs, directly contributes to raising the brand value of Saudi football, making it the focus of unprecedented media and public attention. Al-Hilal's continued positive results under a world-class coach of Jesus's caliber send a powerful message to their AFC Champions League rivals that the team is the leading contender for the continental title.
