Al-Hilal vs Al-Sadd: 3 Goals of The Boss Repaid Instantly

Jeddah, MINA – Al-Hilal and Al-Sadd played to a 1-1 draw throughout the first half of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Round of 16 match at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah on Monday.

The Boss took the lead in the 29th minute through Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s (22nd) strike, which was then answered by Al-Sadd through Claudinho (33rd) in the 36th minute.

In the second half, the home team doubled their lead in the 55th minute.

Ruben Neves’ (8th) precise pass to the captain from a distance allowed Salem Al-Dawsari (29th) to challenge goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham (22nd).

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GOAL! The score was 2-1 in favor of Al-Hilal.

Paid in Full

However, the lead was short-lived again, as three minutes later, Al-Sadd responded with a cross from Rafa Mujica (19) after receiving a through ball. Goalkeeper Yassine Bono (37) was too late to stop the low ball.

GOAL! The ball hit the foot of the post and bounced into the net.

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The score was tied at 2-2.

Again, the score was scored.

In the 67th minute, Al-Hilal scored their third goal.

From a corner kick, the ball was directed to Karim Benzema (90) from a distance. Benzema headed the ball, passing to Marcos Leonardo (9), who had only been on the pitch for one minute.

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The Brazilian’s powerful shot went through the legs of the players and the goalkeeper.

GOAL! The score was changed to 3-2 in Al-Hilal’s favor.

However, it happened again. Al-Sadd immediately responded with a headed goal from Roberto Firmino (9).

From a throw-in, the ball was passed to Agustin Soria (80). The Uruguayan player sent a pass to Firmino, who was unmarked in front of goal.

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GOAL! A perfectly placed header kept goalkeeper Bono away from the ball.

The score was level again at 3-3.

Injury time proved a nightmare for Al-Hilal’s defense. The visitors dominated the attack with two corner kicks that nearly resulted in goals.

However, the score remained 3-3 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time. []

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Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)