Al-Hilal clinched the Saudi Super Cup title with a commanding 4-1 victory over Al-Nassr on August 17, 2024, at Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City in Abha. The match, which marked Al-Hilal’s fifth Super Cup triumph and second consecutive title, saw a dramatic turnaround after Cristiano Ronaldo had given Al-Nassr the lead.Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 44th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Abdulrahman Al-Greish inside the penalty area. However, Al-Hilal mounted an impressive comeback in the second half, completely dominating the game.The equalizer came from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the 55th minute. Aleksandar Mitrovic then put Al-Hilal ahead in the 63rd minute, adding his second and the team’s third in the 69th minute. The rout was completed by Malcom, who scored Al-Hilal’s fourth goal in the 72nd minute, taking advantage of an error by Al-Nassr’s goalkeeper.This victory extends Al-Hilal’s remarkable unbeaten streak to 45 matches, underlining their dominance in Saudi football. For Ronaldo and Al-Nassr, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow, with reports suggesting that Ronaldo stormed off the pitch at full-time, refusing to receive his runners-up medal.Al-Hilal’s coach, Jorge Jesus, praised his team’s performance, particularly in the second half. The victory not only secures another trophy for Al-Hilal but also raises questions about how other Saudi clubs, including Al-Nassr, can challenge their supremacy in the coming season.
Key points
- Al-Hilal won the Saudi Super Cup with a 4-1 victory over Al-Nassr, coming from behind after Ronaldo’s opening goal.
- This marks Al-Hilal’s fifth Saudi Super Cup title and second consecutive win.
- Al-Hilal’s victory extends their unbeaten streak to 45 matches, showcasing their dominance in Saudi football.
- Ronaldo’s frustration was evident as he reportedly refused his runners-up medal after the match.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the exact timing of some goals across different sources, but the overall sequence and scorers remain consistent.
👾Some sources refer to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as ‘Savić’, while others use his full name.
