Al-Hilal Maintains Unbeaten Streak for Over a Year After Opening Victory
Al-Hilal, the Saudi football club, celebrated an impressive milestone by finishing 406 days without a defeat as of Friday, September 14. The team recently marked the beginning of its Saudi Pro League campaign with a 4-2 victory over Al-Faysaly, following a flawless performance in the previous season.
The club, featuring stars Malcom and Karim Benzema, ended the 2025/26 season without facing a single loss. Their last setback occurred on July 4 of last year, when they succumbed to Fluminense in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup, which concluded their 2024/2025 season.
Last season, Al-Hilal played 48 matches, securing 36 victories and settling for 12 draws — a remarkable record without a single defeat. Despite this success, the league title went to Al-Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, who had four losses but achieved more wins (28) and fewer draws (two) than Al-Hilal.
In addition to their strong league performance, Al-Hilal faced an exit in the AFC Champions League during their first knockout match, managing to win just one title: the Saudi King’s Cup. Entering the 2026/27 season, the club aims to capture major tournament titles, even if it means facing defeats along the way.
In their recent match against Al-Faysaly, managed by Simone Inzaghi, Al-Hilal quickly asserted dominance by scoring three goals in the opening 28 minutes, with Benzema and Rúben Neves each converting penalties, and Malcom adding another goal against goalkeeper Marcos Felipe.
The second half saw a resurgence from Al-Faysaly, with Mendy and Bongonda netting two goals, bringing the score closer. However, Rúben Neves secured the win with another penalty in the 82nd minute.
There are plenty of fans who know exactly when their team last lost.
But anyone who follows Al-Hilal needs a very good memory.
The Saudi club reached 406 days without knowing what a negative result is this Friday (14).
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After going through the 2025/26 season UNBEATEN, the team of Malcom and Benzema opened their Saudi Pro League campaign by beating Al-Faysaly 4-2.
The last defeat? A 2-1 loss to Fluminense in the Club World Cup quarterfinals on July 4 last year.
That match brought the club’s 2024/2025 season to an end.
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The following season totaled 48 matches. There were 36 wins and 12 draws. No defeats at all.
The Saudi league title went to CR7’s Al-Nassr, which lost four times but won more (28 to 25) and drew less often (twice to nine times).
Al-Hilal ended up being eliminated on penalties in their very first knockout tie in the AFC Champions League and celebrated just one title: the Saudi King’s Cup.
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The mission in 26/27 is to win the season’s main tournaments. Even if there are defeats along the way.
They almost made it complicated…
Simone Inzaghi’s men went 3-0 up after just 28 minutes.
Goals from Benzema and Rúben Neves (both from the penalty spot) and Malcom against goalkeeper Marcos Felipe, formerly of Fluminense and Bahia.
Then came the second half and Al-Faysaly’s response: Mendy (59′) and Bongonda (64′) scored.
But Rúben Neves scored another penalty (82′), securing the three points.
Featured photo: Reproduction/Al-Hilal
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.
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