Al-Hilal’s dominant performance against Al-Hazem on May 3, 2026, keeps pressure on league leaders Al-Nassr. The match took place at Ar-Rass Stadium.
Karim Benzema scored the opening goal after just nine minutes. Al-Hilal controlled the game with an expected goals (xG) of 3.24, compared to Al-Hazem’s 1.11.
The scoreline ended at 3-0. Marcos Leonardo added a second goal in the 82nd minute. Ruben Neves sealed the victory with a penalty in stoppage time.
This win extends Al-Hilal’s unbeaten league run against Al-Hazem to nine matches. Benzema’s goal increases his total to 17 for the current Pro League campaign.
Seven of those goals have been opening strikes this season. Al-Hilal’s victory tightens the title race by reducing Al-Nassr’s lead to five points.
