NEOM halts Hilal Series after 200M euros spent
NEOM team ended Al Hilal's more than one-year-long winning streak in the Saudi Pro League, defeating them 2-0 in the sixth round match, just less than 24 hours after the summer transfer window closed. This was Al Hilal's first loss since April 2025, after achieving 35 consecutive wins and 12 draws in 47 matches without a defeat in the league. NEOM added nine players to strengthen their squad and performed well, with Polish goalkeeper Marcin Bulka managing to keep a clean sheet. Meanwhile, Al Hilal's efforts to turn their dominance into goals were futile, as they controlled 60% of possession but failed to score. The loss comes after Al Hilal spent around 900 million Saudi riyals in the summer transfer market, boosting their forward line with several signings from the English Premier League, with a market value exceeding 239 million euros. This loss marks the first setback for Inzaghi with Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League and underscores that NEOM succeeded in delivering their first league defeat to Al Hilal since April 2025, establishing an important victory early in the season following their significant spending on new acquisitions.
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