Al Hilal, one of the main football teams in Saudi Arabia, suffered an unexpected defeat that broke a long period of invincibility. The team hadn't lost a match for 14 months, since July 2025, making this defeat even more surprising for fans and analysts.
Portuguese player Rúben Neves, who is part of Al Hilal's squad, watched his team be stopped by the formation called Neom. The match resulted in a victory for the Neom team, which managed to break through Al Hilal's defense and secure the three points.
This defeat marks the end of an impressive streak of positive results for Al Hilal. The last time the team had lost was in July 2025, which means they spent more than a year without tasting defeat in official matches.
The unexpected result could have a significant impact on the team's position in the Saudi league and on the players' morale for upcoming matches. The surprise was great for both the fans present and the sports commentators who follow Saudi football.
