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Saudi Pro League match results and controversies

Overview

The Saudi Pro League has seen significant performances from top clubs during the early rounds of the competition. In the second round, Al-Hilal secured a 3-0 victory over Al-Fayha, maintaining their position at the top of the league standings. By the fifth round, Al-Ahli achieved a 5-0 win against Al-Riyadh, with manager Marino Busic praising the team’s defensive organization. Al-Hilal also maintained a perfect start to the season by defeating Al-Shabab, reaching 15 points through five consecutive wins. Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi noted the need to “strengthen the center-back position” due to injuries to Ali Lajami. In a high-profile matchup in Jeddah, Al-Ittihad defeated Al-Nassr 2-1 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. George Ilenikhena scored both goals for Al-Ittihad in the 4th and 22nd minutes, while Angelo Gabriel scored for Al-Nassr in the 36th minute following an assist from Cristiano Ronaldo. This result marked the first league defeat of the season for Al-Nassr, managed by Ange Postecoglou, leaving them in second place, three points behind Al-Hilal. The match was marked by significant controversy, including Al-Ittihad supporters chanting Lionel Messi’s name toward Ronaldo and Al-Ittihad’s social media accounts mocking Ronaldo with the caption, “Cheating and still losing!” after he was filmed attempting to read a tactical note intended for defender Danilo Pereira. Portuguese player João Félix expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, stating, “I won’t speak to you, because if I do, I’ll expose this league.” Al-Hilal’s perfect start to the season and their 47-match unbeaten streak ended on September 7, 2026, when Neom SC secured a 2-0 victory. Despite a lineup featuring Yassine Bounou, Rúben Neves, and Sergej Milinković-Savić, Al-Hilal could not recover. On September 10, 2026, Al-Ittihad moved into a temporary lead at the top of the standings with 17 points after a 3-1 victory over Al-Faisaly.

Entities

Saudi Pro League · Al Hilal · Simone Inzaghi · Al-Ittihad · Al-Riyadh FC

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Al-Ittihad takes temporary lead in Saudi Pro League
Al-Ittihad moved to the top of the Saudi Pro League with a 3-1 win over Al-Faisaly, bolstered by the return of key players from injury.
4 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Al Hilal loses 47-match unbeaten streak to Neom
Al Hilal's 47-match unbeaten run in the Saudi Pro League ended with a 2-0 loss to Neom, sparking calls from fans for manager Simone Inzaghi to depart.
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Neom SC defeats Al Hilal 2-0 in Saudi Pro League
Neom SC defeated league leaders Al Hilal 2-0 in the Saudi Pro League, moving into fourth place and challenging the top of the standings.
6 days ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Al-Khaleej prepares to face Al-Riyadh in Saudi Pro League
Al-Khaleej seeks its first Saudi Pro League win against Al-Riyadh in Dammam, while Al-Riyadh aims to bounce back from a recent 5-0 defeat.
7 days ago

[SPORTS] 3 sources
Al-Ahli manager praises team after 5-0 win over Al-Riyadh
Al-Ahli manager Marino Busic praised his team's spirit and defensive organization after a 5-0 victory over Al-Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 20 sources
Al-Ittihad defeats Al-Nassr 2-1 in Saudi Pro League clash
Al-Ittihad beat Al-Nassr 2-1 in the Saudi Pro League, with George Ilenikhena scoring twice to hand Al-Nassr their first defeat of the season.
22 days ago

[SPORTS] 10 sources
Al-Hilal defeats Al-Fayha 3-0 in Saudi Pro League
Al-Hilal defeated Al-Fayha 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League, with goals from Milinković-Savić, Sultan Mandash, and Nasser Al-Dawsari, continuing their strong start to the season.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 14 times: see revision history