Al-Hilal’s expected lineup for the Al-Ahli match: Cancelo and Nunez replacements start.
The sports field reviews the expected Al-Hilal lineup for the match against Al-Ahli, in the meeting that brings the two teams together, within the matches of the third round of the Roshn Professional League competition, which is held at the Kingdom Arena stadium.
Al-Hilal is expected to enter the match with the following lineup:
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defense: Hamad Al-Yami, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hassan Tambakti, Theo Hernandez
Attack: Malcolm Felipe, Salem Al-Dawsari, Darwin Nunez.
João Cancelo will miss Al-Hilal’s match against Al-Ahli due to a hamstring injury, which the player sustained during the match against Al-Duhail in the first round of the AFC Elite Champions League, and the player was unable to complete the match due to the injury.
Al-Hilal had drawn in the last round of the Roshn Professional League competition against Al-Qadisiyah, with two goals for each team, in the match that was held at the Kingdom Arena stadium.
Kingdom Arena
Kingdom Arena is a major multi-purpose indoor arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which opened in 2014. It is a central venue for major concerts, sporting events, and entertainment, playing a key role in the nation’s Vision 2030 initiative to diversify its cultural offerings. The arena has quickly become an iconic landmark for hosting high-profile international events.
Roshn Professional League
The Roshn Saudi Professional League is the top division of Saudi Arabian football, officially rebranded in 2021 following a major sponsorship agreement. Historically known as the Saudi Premier League, it was founded in 1976 and has served as the primary competition for clubs like Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr. The league’s recent investment and high-profile international signings have significantly increased its global profile and competitiveness.
AFC Elite Champions League
The AFC Champions League Elite is Asia’s premier club football competition, launched in 2024 as a rebranded and restructured version of the AFC Champions League. It builds on the tournament’s history dating back to 1967, featuring the continent’s top clubs competing for the highest honor in Asian football.
