Neom SC defeats Al Hilal 2-0 in Saudi Pro League

Neom SC secured a significant 2-0 victory against league leaders Al Hilal in a Saudi Pro League match held on Monday, September 7, 2026. The win propelled Neom to fourth place in the standings with 12 points after six rounds, placing them just three points behind Al Hilal.

Under the management of Simone Inzaghi, Al Hilal entered the match as the dominant force in the league, having won all five of their previous matches. However, Neom's performance, bolstered by players such as Alexander Lacazette and Amadou Koné, disrupted the leaders' perfect run.

Neom's coach, Christophe Galtier, aims to leverage the team's current momentum to compete for continental qualification spots, specifically targeting the AFC Champions League Elite. The club's roster features several notable international players, including Marcin Bułka and Malang Sarr.