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On May 3, 2026, Al-Hilal defeated Al-Hazem 3-0 at Ar-Rass Stadium. This victory keeps the pressure on league leaders Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

Before this match, Al-Hilal was already a strong contender. Expectations were high for their performance against Al-Hazem, given their recent form.

The decisive moment came early. Karim Benzema scored the opening goal just nine minutes into the match. This goal set the tone for Al-Hilal’s dominance.

In total, Al-Hilal registered three goals while limiting Al-Hazem to none. Marcos Leonardo added a second goal in the 82nd minute. Ruben Neves sealed the victory with a penalty in stoppage time.

Al-Hilal’s expected goals (xG) was 3.24, while Al-Hazem’s was only 1.11. This statistic highlights Al-Hilal’s offensive efficiency compared to their opponents.

Benzema’s goal increased his league tally to 17 for the current Pro League campaign. Notably, seven of his goals have been opening goals this season.

This win extends Al-Hilal’s unbeaten league run against Al-Hazem to nine matches. The consistency of their performance has positioned them as serious challengers for the title.

Experts suggest that this victory tightens the title race significantly. It reduces Al-Nassr’s lead to five points, increasing the stakes for both teams as the season progresses.

The implications are clear: every match counts as teams vie for supremacy in the Saudi Pro League.