Al Hilal vs NEOM SC

Al Hilal's perfect start to the season came apart at Kingdom Arena, where Neom SC pulled off a stunning 2-0 upset despite Al Hilal dominating possession and shots throughout. A pre-match scare set the tone: goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was injured warming up, forcing backup Mohammed Al-Owais into an unplanned start with almost no time to prepare. Neom struck first in the 15th minute when Kalidou Koulibaly turned the ball into his own net, then doubled the lead right on the stroke of halftime as Al-Owais rushed off his line and Amadou Koné pounced to make it 2-0 in the 45th minute. Yellow cards piled up on both sides as tempers frayed, but no one saw red, even as Al Hilal pushed hard for a way back in. The loss snaps Al Hilal's perfect five-match start, a rare stumble for the league leaders. For Neom SC, it's a statement road win that proves they can match the Pro League's best.