In a seismic upset at the FIFA Club World Cup, Al‑Hilal stunned reigning European champions Manchester City with a dramatic 4–3 extra‑time win in a last‑16 thriller at the sweltering Camping World Stadium.
Al‑Hilal Shock Manchester City in Orlando, 4–3 After Extra Time
City surged ahead early when Bernardo Silva tucked home in the 9th minute from a scramble though it sparked controversy after replays appeared to show a handball in the build‑up.
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Despite dominating possession (71%) and creating numerous chances, City failed to extend their lead as Al‑Hilal’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou produced a string of outstanding saves.
The second half exploded into life: within 41 seconds of the restart, Marcos Leonardo nodded in the equaliser.
Just minutes later, Malcom capitalised on a swift counter‑attack to put Al‑Hilal ahead 2–1. Erling Haaland restored parity in the 55th minute after a corner melee, but City still struggled to stamp their authority.
Extra time brought even more drama. Kalidou Koulibaly rose to head Al‑Hilal 3–2 in front early in the added period. Phil Foden introduced off the bench answered with a sublime volley, marking his 100th goal for City.
Yet it was Leonardo again who broke City hearts, nodding in his second of the night in the 112th minute to seal an unforgettable upset.
Pep Guardiola admitted his frustration, lamenting: “We created everything… but Bounou made incredible saves”.
While City exit the tournament and return home to regroup, Al‑Hilal celebrate one of the biggest victories in Saudi Arabian club football, advancing to face Fluminense in the quarter‑finals
