Analysis The numbers behind the result
Al-Hilal dominate chances to seal deserved win
Al-Hilal Saudi FC's 2-0 victory was fully justified by their overwhelming superiority in chance creation. The visitors finished with 24 total shots (6 on target) compared to Al Shabab's 7 (1 on target), reflecting their 62% possession and 14 corner kicks. Al-Hilal's high-pressure approach forced Al Shabab into reactive defending, limiting them to just 38% possession and 4 corners.
Sergej Milinković-Savić opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a well-taken goal, assisted by Mohammed Mahzari. Rubén Neves sealed the win with an 87th-minute penalty, capping Al-Hilal's dominance in the box, where they registered 20 shots compared to Al Shabab's 6. Despite their clinical finishing, Al-Hilal's xG suggests they could have scored more, given the volume and quality of their chances.
The decisive stat was Al-Hilal's 20 shots inside the box, showcasing their ability to penetrate Al Shabab's defense consistently. This territorial and attacking superiority underpinned their comfortable victory.