Al Hilal secured their 10th King’s Cup title after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Al Kholood in the final held at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, in front of a massive crowd and vibrant atmosphere.
The match began with an early shock for Al Hilal as Al Kholood’s striker Enziki found the net in the third minute following a defensive mistake, giving his side a dream start and igniting the final from the opening moments.
Despite the setback, Al Hilal gradually regained control and intensified their pressure until Nasser Al-Dawsari scored the equalizer in the 41st minute after capitalizing on defensive confusion inside the penalty area.
Moments before halftime, Theo Hernández stole the spotlight with a powerful low strike during stoppage time, completing the comeback and giving Al Hilal a crucial lead heading into the break.
In the second half, Al Hilal successfully maintained their advantage despite Al Kholood’s attempts to respond, ultimately sealing another major domestic title for the Riyadh giants.
The trophy marks the first title this season for head coach Simone Inzaghi, who guided the team back to silverware after recent disappointments, including their AFC Champions League Elite exit and Saudi Super Cup loss.
With this triumph, Al Hilal extended their historic legacy by reaching ten King’s Cup titles, further cementing their position as one of the most successful clubs in Saudi football history.
