Al Hilal and Al Ahli Classic in the King's Cup.. History Favors Al Zaeem
Al Hilal and Al Ahli are preparing for a fiery showdown in the semi-finals of the 2025-26 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup, a match that is highly anticipated due to the rich history of encounters between the two teams.
The two teams have faced each other 8 times previously in the King’s Cup, with matches marked by great competitiveness and excitement. Al Hilal secured 4 victories, Al Ahli won 3, and one match ended in a draw.
Al Ahly won the 1976-77 edition title after defeating Al Hilal 3-1, while Al Hilal claimed two titles against Al Ahli in the 1983-84 and 2016-17 editions, marking significant victories in the history of the tournament.
The 1981-82 edition saw Al-Hilal win 2-0 in the first round, followed by Al-Ahli winning 3-1 in the subsequent semifinal, while Al-Zaeem secured the 1983-84 title with a decisive 4-0 victory over Al-Raqi in the final.
In the 2011-12 two-legged format, Al Ahly won the first leg 1-0, and the teams drew 2-2 in the second leg. Meanwhile, in the 2015-16 semi-final, Al Ahly secured a 3-2 victory after extra time, before Al Hilal made a comeback in the following 2016-17 final by winning 3-2.
The semifinal matches between Al Hilal and Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad and Al Khulood, are scheduled to take place on February 24 and 25, with great anticipation from fans eager to watch a historic Saudi classic.
The two teams have faced each other 8 times previously in the King’s Cup, with matches marked by great competitiveness and excitement. Al Hilal secured 4 victories, Al Ahli won 3, and one match ended in a draw.
Al Ahly won the 1976-77 edition title after defeating Al Hilal 3-1, while Al Hilal claimed two titles against Al Ahli in the 1983-84 and 2016-17 editions, marking significant victories in the history of the tournament.
The 1981-82 edition saw Al-Hilal win 2-0 in the first round, followed by Al-Ahli winning 3-1 in the subsequent semifinal, while Al-Zaeem secured the 1983-84 title with a decisive 4-0 victory over Al-Raqi in the final.
In the 2011-12 two-legged format, Al Ahly won the first leg 1-0, and the teams drew 2-2 in the second leg. Meanwhile, in the 2015-16 semi-final, Al Ahly secured a 3-2 victory after extra time, before Al Hilal made a comeback in the following 2016-17 final by winning 3-2.
The semifinal matches between Al Hilal and Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad and Al Khulood, are scheduled to take place on February 24 and 25, with great anticipation from fans eager to watch a historic Saudi classic.
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