Saudi Arabian football club Al Hilal made history by winning their 28th consecutive game. Setting a new world record for a top-tier team. Their 2-0 victory over Al-Ittihad in the Asian Champions League quarterfinals propelled them into the semifinals. The match, held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, saw Al Hilal secure a 4-0 aggregate win over their city rivals, Al-Ittihad.
Al Hilal’s remarkable winning streak surpasses the previous record of 27 straight victories set by The New Saints in the 2016-17 season. Coach Jorge Jesus expressed his joy at the achievement, emphasizing the collective effort of everyone at the club. Despite the club’s dominating season and record-breaking performance. Jesus highlighted the importance of focusing on winning trophies rather than solely on setting records.
Al Hilal’s success comes amid significant investment in player transfers. The club spending around $380 million after being nationalized by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth operation. Despite their impressive form, their coach remains focused on achieving further success in both domestic and continental competitions. With a comfortable lead atop the Saudi Pro League, Al Hilal now looks ahead to the Asian Champions League semifinals against Al Ain of the United Arab Emirates in April.
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