Al Hilal got here from behind to take a step in the direction of a possible double as they beat Al Kholood 2-1 within the Kings’ Cup remaining.
Simone Inzaghi’s males confirmed their resilience to win their first trophy with the Italian in cost after Al Kholood, looking for a primary main trophy, took a shock early lead.
It marks a 3rd King’s Cup in 4 seasons for Al Hilal, and the twelfth of their historical past.
Al Hilal, who path Al-Nassr by 5 factors with a sport in hand within the Saudi Pro League title race, fell behind within the fourth minute when Ramiro Enrique confirmed nice composure to manage Hattan Bahebri’s lofted go after which lash dwelling.
Nasser Al Dawsari levelled within the forty second minute with a superb half-volley, and the turnaround was accomplished in first-half stoppage time by Theo Hernandez.
Hernandez discovered the bottom-right nook with an unerring low drive, although he was later pressured off by way of damage.
Al Hilal will hope that damage shouldn’t be something severe, as they now should flip their consideration to a season-defining contest with Al Nassr on Tuesday as they goal to efficiently reclaim the Professional League title, having surrendered it to Al Ittihad final season.
That prospect has appeared unlikely for a lot of the season, however a win over Al Nassr would transfer them to inside two factors of the leaders and provides Inzaghi’s males management of the title race.
A double would mark a second in three seasons for Al Hilal, who achieved the feat in 2023-24.
