The newspaper Marca highlighted Al-Hilal's exit from the AFC Champions League for the elite, following their loss to Al-Sadd in a penalty shootout, after a match that ended in a (3-3) draw in both regular and extra time.

The newspaper pointed out that the French star Karim Benzema was the focal point of the event after he missed a crucial penalty kick, which directly contributed to his team's exit from the continental competitions at a pivotal moment.

The report highlighted the significant inconsistency in Benzema's performance, as this failure came just a few days after his remarkable brilliance and scoring a hat-trick, making his downfall in this encounter more impactful and controversial.

The newspaper also addressed the decisions of coach Simone Inzaghi, noting that his tactical choices have raised widespread questions, particularly regarding the starting lineup and forward options.

It was clarified that the preference for Benzema in attack over Darwin Nunez raised many questions, especially with the team's need for more decisive offensive solutions in a critical match.

The newspaper concluded its analysis by emphasizing that Al Hilal's exit in this manner necessitates a comprehensive technical review, despite the good offensive performance, as small details were crucial in determining the team's fate.