Malcom’s move could become the goal of the Saudi title. Al-Hilal has a 12-point advantage over Saudi Arabia’s second-placed Al-Nassr with four rounds to go. Cristiano Ronaldo’s team will take the field next Thursday (9) and, if they stumble, they will see their rival confirm their 19th national title.
Al-Ahli, Al-Hilal’s rival today, is another of the Saudi clubs that brought significant reinforcements this season. The team has Firmino, Ibañez, Mahrez, Mendy, Kessié and Saint-Maximin, all starters in today’s defeat. The team is in third place, with 55 points.
Al-Hilal will have the chance to confirm the title without depending on his rival this week. The team led by Jorge Jesus will host Al-Hazem, bottom of Saudi, on Saturday (11), at 12pm (Brasília time).
Al-Hilal is fighting for the title undefeated. If the achievement seems like a matter of time, the team of Malcom, Michael, Renan Lodi and company maintains the ambition of achieving the best campaign in the tournament’s history. The team has 28 wins and two draws in 30 games, has the best attack in the competition with 91 goals scored and has, by far, the best defense with 19 conceded.
