⚽ Latest Match Result
- Saudi Pro League, 4 April 2025 — Al Nassr defeated Al Hilal 3–1 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
- Al Nassr took the lead before half-time via Ali Al Hassan.
- Cristiano Ronaldo sealed the win with a second-half brace, including a penalty in the 88th minute, converting a VAR-checked handball decision.
- Ali Al Bulayhi pulled one back for Al Hilal with a header in the 62nd minute.
Match Highlights
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Head-to-Head Rivalry Overview
Overall Historical Record
- Up to early 2025, Al Hilal leads the rivalry with 38 wins, compared to 18 wins for Al Nassr, and 22 draws in a total of approximately 78 official meetings.
- Another source reports Al Hilal winning 33, Al Nassr 14, and 16 draws since around 2005 (63 matches).
Recent Form
- Prior to April 2025, Al Hilal had remained unbeaten in 7 consecutive league encounters (5 wins, 2 draws).
- The 3–1 loss ended that unbeaten stretch for Al Hilal and was a major psychological victory for Al Nassr.
Memorable Clashes & Key Moments
| Match | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup Final | Al Nassr 2–1 Al Hilal (after ET) |
| 2024 Saudi Super Cup | Al Hilal 4–1 Al Nassr |
| 2024 King Cup Final | Al Hilal triumphed on PK shootout after 1–1 draw |
| Recent league win (Apr 2025) | Al Nassr 3–1 Al Hilal |
Highlights:
- In August 2023, Al Nassr beat Al Hilal 2–1 after extra-time to clinch their first-ever Arab Club Champions Cup.
- In the August 2024 Saudi Super Cup, Al Hilal thrashed Al Nassr 4–1, extending their dominance in domestic cup finals.
- In the May 2024 King Cup final, the match ended 1–1 before Al Hilal won 5–4 on penalties, securing their 11th title.
Context & Implications
- This rivalry, known as the Riyadh derby or Capital Derby, has been played since the late 1950s and remains one of Saudi Arabia’s most intense fixtures.
- In recent years, Al Hilal has maintained overall dominance, leading in titles and head-to-head wins.
- The April 2025 result shows Al Nassr closing the gap in competitiveness—especially with Ronaldo breaking his own losing streak against Al Hilal in decisive fashion.
Summary
- Latest result: Al Nassr came from behind to beat Al Hilal 3–1 at home.
- Lead scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo scored both second-half goals.
- Rivalry tally: Al Hilal still leads historically—but Al Nassr has recent high-profile wins.
- Cup context: Al Hilal dominated other recent finals (Super Cup, King’s Cup), with the April league match being a notable contrast.
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Significance: The April win has symbolic value—ending Al Hilal’s unbeaten run and boosting Al Nassr’s league campaign.
