In a high-octane clash at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Al Hilal delivered a dominant performance, defeating hosts Al Raed 5-3 in Matchweek 31 of the Roshn Saudi League. The victory keeps Hilal’s title hopes alive, trailing behind Al-ittihad.
The game was a spectacle of attacking football, with Al Hilal’s formidable trio, Aleksandar Mitrović, Salem Al Dawsari, and Malcom, orchestrating a relentless assault. The undisputed star of the night was Saudi international Salem Al Dawsari, who stole the show with a sensational hat-trick (42’, 58’, 78’).
Mitrović opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, followed by Al Dawsari’s first goal, but Al Raed’s Karim El Berkaoui pulled one back before halftime. After the break, Malcom extended Hilal’s lead with a fourth goal, sealing the win despite El Berkaoui’s second strike and a late penalty from Saleh Al Amri (90+9’) for Al Raed.
With this crucial win, Al Hilal climb to 65 points, maintaining pressure on Al Ittihad in the title race. Meanwhile, Al Raed remain rooted at the bottom of the table with 21 points, facing imminent relegation to the Yelo League unless they stage a dramatic turnaround in the final matches.
Al Hilal’s emphatic performance sends a strong message to their rivals: the race for the Roshn Saudi League crown is far from over. Fans will be eagerly awaiting their next fixture as the drama unfolds in the closing stages of the season.
Al Hilal Crush Al Raed 5-3 in Thrilling Encounter as Al Dawsari Shines with Hat-Trick
