Al Hilal victory keeps the title race alive

The Saudi Pro League title race will go down to the final matchday. In the 33rd round, Al Hilal hosted Neom and secured a crucial victory.

The match at Kingdom Arena was of great importance for the hosts. Since Al Hilal were trailing leaders Al Nassr in the title race, they could not afford to drop points. The team delivered the result fans expected, defeating Neom 2-0.

In the 10th minute, Ruben Neves converted a penalty to open the scoring. The early goal allowed Al Hilal to control the game. The hosts remained patient, maintained possession, and gave the opponent few chances to create danger.

Al Hilal maintained their dominance in the second half. In the 58th minute, Madash scored the team's second goal, effectively sealing the result. Neom tried to change the situation, but the hosts defended reliably to preserve the lead.

After this win, the title issue remains undecided until the final round. Currently, Al Nassr leads with 83 points, while Al Hilal sits in second place with 81 points. Thus, the cost of a mistake in the final round will be very high for both teams.

In the 34th round, Al Hilal will play away against Al Fayha. Al Fayha is 10th with 38 points and will aim to finish the season on a high note. Therefore, this match may not be easy for Al Hilal.

Leaders Al Nassr will host Damak, who are fighting to stay in the league. Damak is 15th with 29 points and will fight hard for every point. As a result, the intrigue in the title race remains.

Saudi Pro League. Matchday 33
Al Hilal — Neom 2:0
May 16, Kingdom Arena
Goals: Neves, 10 penalty; Madash, 58.

Al Hilal lineup: Bono, Al Tambakti, Al Harbi, Neves, Madash, Milinkovic-Savic, Nasser Al Dawsari, Kanno, Hernandez, Malcom, Leonardo.

Substitutes: Lajami, Meite, Buabre, Darisi.

Now all attention in the Saudi championship turns to the final round. Al Hilal did their job and kept the intrigue alive. However, winning the title might not depend on them alone — they also need Al Nassr to slip up.

In short, the final of the Saudi Pro League is still ahead. Al Hilal has kept hope alive, while Al Nassr holds their destiny in their own hands. In the final round, it won't just be football; nerves will also play a role in deciding the champion.