AFC Champions League Elite Round of 16
Al-Hilal Saudi FC 3 - 3 PEN 2-4 Al Sadd
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' S. Milinkovic-Savic (T. Hernandez)
Claudinho (R. Saiss) 36'
A. Afif 45'+3
HT
M. Camara 52'
55' S. Al Dawsari (R. Neves)
R. Mujica (Claudinho) 58'
65' ↓ S. Mandash ↑Marcos Leonardo
65' ↓ A. Lajami ↑P. Mari
67' Marcos Leonardo (K. Benzema)
Roberto Firmino (A. Soria) 70'
Pedro Miguel 76'
83' M. Kanno
85' ↓ S. Al Dawsari ↑N. Al Dawsari
85' ↓ M. Kanno ↑S. Bouabre
91' ↓ M. Al Harbi ↑M. Al Hawsawi
101' Marcos Leonardo
102' S. Inzaghi
114' ↓ T. Hernandez ↑A. Darisi
Roberto Firmino 120'+1
120'+1 R. Neves
A. Soria 120'+2
120'+2 Marcos Leonardo
Claudinho 120'+3
120'+3 K. Benzema
R. Mujica 120'+4
120'+4 S. Bouabre
A. Afif 120'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Goalkeepers
Bono 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Moteb Al-Harbi 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Hassan Al Tambakti 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Ali Lajami 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Theo Hernández 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ruben Neves 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.9
Rating
Sultan Mandash
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Mohamed Kanno
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Salem Al-Dawsari
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Karim Benzema
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Mohammed Al-Yami 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mathieu Patouillet
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pablo Mari 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Saad Al Mutairy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Saimon Bouabre
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
Nasser Al-Dawsari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Murad Al Hawsawi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulla Zaid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos Leonardo
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Abdulkarim Darisi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Kader Meite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Al Sadd
Goalkeepers
Meshaal Aissa Barsham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pedro Miguel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boualem Khoukhi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Romain Saiss
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Paulo Otávio 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Mohamed Camara 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
57
Passes
10
Duels
Claudinho
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
9
Rating
Agustín Soria
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
Roberto Firmino
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.7
Rating
Akram Afif
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.5
Rating
Forwards
Rafa Mújica 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
BENCH
Saad Al Sheeb
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yousef Abdullah Balideh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tarek Salman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Younes El Hannach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulrahman Bakri Al-Ameen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Suhail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ali Assadalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giovani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulla Al Yazidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hashim Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javairô Dilrosun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hasan Al Haydos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 - 1 | Al Sadd | AFC Champions League Elite | Kingdom Arena |
| 11/26/2024 | Al Sadd | 1 - 1 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | AFC Champions League | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
| 07/30/2023 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 2 - 3 | Al Sadd | Arab Club Champions Cup | Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium |
| 10/22/2019 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 2 - 4 | Al Sadd | AFC Champions League | King Saud University Stadium |
| 10/01/2019 | Al Sadd | 1 - 4 | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | AFC Champions League | Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium |
10/21/2025
11/26/2024
07/30/2023
10/22/2019
10/01/2019
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Win
Al Sadd Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Al Sadd Shatter Invincibles in Gulf Titans Derby Shootout
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. An unforgettable six-goal classic ended in penalty heartbreak for the hosts, as Al Sadd ripped up the form book to punch their quarter-final ticket.
A Shooting Gallery in Jeddah
The Intensity was off the charts from the opening exchanges at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium. Al-Hilal Saudi FC came into this Round of 16 clash as the undisputed heavyweights, boasting an undefeated group stage record, but they were immediately dragged into a chaotic firefight. Rather than sitting back, Al Sadd pressed high and unleashed a staggering 24 shots over the course of the match. While the hosts edged possession, the visitors constantly peppered the target. Yassine Bounou was called into action repeatedly, pulling off nine crucial saves just to keep the Saudi giants in the contest during a frantic first half that set the tone for an absolute continental classic.
Trading Blows Under Pressure
As the match wore on, the sheer volume of attacking intent warped the Balance of the tie completely. This was the Gulf Titans derby, and the Stakes could not have been higher for a single-leg knockout. Every time Al-Hilal seemed poised to assert their typical dominance, Al Sadd responded with blistering counter-attacks led by the relentless Akram Afif. The shot count swelled to a combined 43 attempts, turning the pitch into a chaotic, end-to-end battleground. Set-piece pressure added another layer of suffocating tension, with 18 total corners keeping defenders permanently pinned back. Despite Al-Hilal generating a formidable 2.54 expected goals, they could not shake off their Qatari rivals, resulting in a mesmerizing 3-3 deadlock at the end of extra time.
Shootout Shockwaves
When 120 minutes of breathless football could not separate them, the tie came down to a battle of nerves from twelve yards. The Upset Factor peaked as Al Sadd, who had scraped through the group phase in eighth place, stepped up to the spot with ice in their veins. The shootout required nerves of steel, and the visitors did not flinch, converting their spot-kicks with supreme confidence to secure a 4-2 penalty victory, instantly silencing the Jeddah crowd. The final whistle confirmed a monumental shift in the AFC Champions League Elite landscape. Al-Hilal's invincible season narrative crumbles at the very first hurdle, while Al Sadd march into the quarter-finals riding the momentum of a generational giant-killing.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A staggering 43 combined shots and relentless attacking philosophies overrode defensive structures, forcing 12 spectacular saves to keep the scoreline at 3-3 before the shootout.
What does this mean for Al-Hilal Saudi FC's season?
It is a devastating early exit. Despite an undefeated group stage, their continental dreams are over, forcing them to refocus entirely on their remaining domestic silverware.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Absolutely. The historic rivalry elevated the match's tempo, turning it into a chaotic but fiercely competitive spectacle packed with high shot volumes and immense set-piece pressure.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Knockout Drama in the Gulf Titans Derby
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. This Round of 16 clash offers zero margin for error as regional bragging rights and tournament survival collide.
The Setup
On April 13, 2026, the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium hosts a local rivalry with massive continental implications. Al-Hilal Saudi FC enter the tie boasting a flawless home record and an intimidating Form rating. They are sitting comfortably at the summit of the standings with an unbeaten run, turning their home turf into an absolute fortress. The visitors, Al Sadd, find themselves eighth after a rocky group phase, making their Balance on the pitch highly unpredictable. Yet, the Stakes could not be higher. This is knockout football; past records evaporate when the whistle blows. With a Stars rating off the charts, expect fireworks from the first minute.
Key Battle
The attacking dynamics will define this tie. Darwin Núñez spearheads the home attack, bringing relentless energy and a recent streak of crucial goal contributions. He faces a direct shootout against Rafa Mújica, who has been absolutely clinical for the away side. Whichever striker finds space behind the defensive line will likely dictate who advances to the quarter-finals.
Our Prediction
Despite the home side's domestic and continental dominance, expectations surprisingly favor the visitors to pull off a shock result. We expect Al Sadd to absorb the early pressure before exploiting spaces on the counter-attack, snatching a dramatic 2-1 victory to break local hearts.