Al-Hilal, Al-Qadsiah, Gabriel Martinelli, Rúben Neves and Sergej Milinković-Savić
23 October 2026
Al-Hilal moved to the top of the Saudi Pro League after securing a dramatic 3-2 away victory over title rivals Al-Qadsiah. The win took Simone Inzaghi’s side to 27 points, two ahead of Al-Qadsiah, who slipped to third on goal difference behind Al-Nassr.
Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Julián Quiñones equalised ten minutes later. Rúben Neves restored Al-Hilal’s advantage in the 77th minute, and Milinković-Savić added a third seven minutes later. Mateo Retegui reduced the deficit in the 87th minute, but Al-Hilal held on. Martinelli was substituted with an apparent injury early in the second half, with no confirmed diagnosis available.
Why It Matters
Al-Hilal now lead the Saudi title race after defeating a direct rival.
Upcoming Match
Al Shamal vs Al-Hilal