The Brazilian Marcos Leonardo sparked controversy with a notable gesture after being excluded from Al-Hilal's squad for the match against Al-Ittihad in the 23rd round of the Saudi Roshn League.

The player posted a satirical image on his Instagram story immediately after announcing his exclusion from the match taking place at Kingdom Arena.

The decision to exclude was made by coach Simone Inzaghi for technical reasons, causing the striker to miss the sixth consecutive match in recent times.

The post caused widespread interaction among fans on social media, especially given the importance of the Clasico and its impact on the race for the top spot.

Al Hilal continues its preparations for the anticipated match against Al Ittihad, aiming to secure the three points and strengthen its position at the top of the league table.

The leader enters the match with the ambition of maintaining the top position, while the decisions of the coaching staff remain under close scrutiny before the kickoff of the classic.