Another trophy for Karim Benzema as Al Hilal claim Saudi King's Cup glory

Match Summary

Al Hilal have secured their 12th Saudi King’s Cup title following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Al Kholood, with Karim Benzema adding another trophy to his illustrious collection.

First-Half Turnaround

Despite falling behind early in the match, the Blues produced a rapid first-half turnaround to lift the prestigious silverware for the third time in four years. Al Hilal fell behind after just four minutes when Ramiro Enrique exploited a lapse in Simone Inzaghi’s defensive system, but they responded with two goals in five minutes before half-time. Nasser Al-Dawsari pounced on a loose ball to equalise in the 42nd minute before Theo Hernandez struck the decisive winner during first-half stoppage time.

• Al Hilal secured their 12th Saudi King’s Cup title
• Karim Benzema added another trophy to his collection
• The match was attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Blues produced a rapid first-half turnaround to lift the prestigious silverware for the third time in four years.

Key Takeaways

The match was a pulsating encounter, with Al Hilal overcoming an early scare to defeat fairytale finalists Al Kholood 2-1.