Al-Hilal are unstoppable! Saudi Pro League champions finish the season unbeaten despite long-term absence of injured star Neymar
Al-Hilal have finished the Saudi Pro League season unbeaten despite losing Brazil star Neymar to injury.
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- Al-Hilal secure Saudi Pro League
- Have been without Neymar through injury
- Finished the campaign without a defeat
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ToggleWHAT HAPPENED?
Al-Hilal rounded off an impressive 2023-24 campaign with a 2-1 win against Al-Wehda on Monday. Mohamed Kanno opened the scoring before Yahya Naji levelled proceedings in the second half. The unbeaten record was then guaranteed by a late winner from substitute Aleksandar Mitrovic in added time – his 28th goal of the season. They were crowned Saudi Pro League champions earlier on in the season with a 12-point gap separating them and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr ahead of the final game of the campaign.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
An unbeaten league-winning campaign is an impressive accomplishment when you consider the injury that ruled Neymar out for the season. The 32-year-old Brazilian suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in October and had been ruled out for the remainder of the season. He could also miss the start of next season. Al-Hilal would embark on an impressive season regardless of losing their marquee summer signing, winning 31 games and drawing three.
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DID YOU KNOW?
This was the 19th Saudi Pro League title for Al-Hilal in their history. The team had also embarked on a record-breaking run of 34 consecutive wins across all competitions – but this came to an end in April following a 4-2 defeat to Al Ain in the Asian Champions League.
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WHAT NEXT FOR AL-HILAL?
Al-Hilal will aim to finish the season with another win in the King Cup against Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr side. The game will take place on May 31.
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