Al -Hilal Saudi Arabia achieved an unprecedented achievement in the history of its participation in the Club World Cup, after maintaining its free record of defeats against European clubs in the current version held in the United States of America, and achieved a historic victory over Manchester City, to become the first Arab and Asian team to defeat a European opponent in an official match in the championship.
Distinguished career in the group stage
Al-Hilal started his career with a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the first round of the group stage, in a strong match in which the leader showed his character in front of the defending champion. Then he continued his positive results with a negative tie against the Austrian Salzburg, to win two valuable points in a strong group, ensuring qualifying for the final price as a runner -up behind the Merengue.
Historical achievement in front of City
In the round of 16, Al-Hilal exploded a loud surprise by the exclusion of Manchester City 4-3 after an exciting confrontation that extended to the additional runs. The Saudi team scored a victory that is the first of its kind for an Arab or Asian team against a European club in an official club of the Club World Cup, after years of attempts that were unsuccessful.
A historical consideration
This victory carries a revenge character for Al-Hilal, who had previously lost against Chelsea with a goal without a response in the semi-finals of the 2022 edition, then fell in the final of the 2023 edition against Real Madrid with a score of 5-3 to suffice the silver medal. In the 2025 edition, he imposed itself a strong denial in front of the giants of Europe, and he achieved unless other Arab clubs have previously accomplished.
Fluminness confrontation date
Al -Hilal continues its historical career with a new confrontation in the quarter -finals against the Brazilian Fluminness, scheduled for Thursday evening, July 4, at ten o’clock Cairo time, at the “Camping World” stadium.
