Match Report
Al Hilal went into the game 1st in the table on 22 points; Al Sadd sat 8th on 8 — a 14-point gap. Al Sadd's recent output lagged their position: 13th on form over five rounds while 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.13/0.75 for Al Hilal and 1.5/2 for Al Sadd (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
Defeat had not touched Al Hilal in 15 games, having scored in 10 consecutive games.
The match was played at Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium (capacity 27,000). It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 3-3 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Al Hilal: Marcos Leonardo (67'), Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (29'), Salem Al-Dawsari (55') · Al Sadd: Claudinho (36'), Rafa Mujica (58'), Roberto Firmino (70')
Key stats
Possession: Al Hilal 51% · Al Sadd 49% · Total shots: 19-24 · On target: 6-13 · Corners: 6-12