Simone Inzaghi shields Gabriel Martinelli & Ollie Watkins after $200m attack fires blanks to end Al Hilal's historic 47-game unbeaten streak
Al Hilal's 47-game unbeaten streak ended with a 2-0 loss to Neom, despite the team fielding a $200 million attacking lineup. Manager Simone Inzaghi defended his players, including Gabriel Martinelli and Ollie Watkins, while acknowledging defensive lapses.
Why it matters
The defeat marks a significant shift in the Saudi Pro League's competitive landscape and tests the resilience of Al Hilal's high-profile summer recruitment strategy.
Al Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi has jumped to the defence of his superstar attackers after the Saudi giants saw their historic 47-game unbeaten league run come to a crashing halt. Despite fielding a frontline worth over $200m, the league leaders slumped to a shock 2-0 defeat against Neom at the Kingdom Arena.
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