Mahriz shines against Al Hilal with impressive rating in historic Al Shamal victory

Algerian international Riyad Mahrez was one of the standout stars in the match where Al-Shamal achieved a historic 3-1 victory over Al-Hilal, showcasing an impressive attacking performance reflected in the numbers and statistics he recorded during the encounter.

Riyad Mahrez received a rating of 8.1 out of 10 according to Sofascore, after contributing to the northern attacks thanks to his movements, individual skills, and accuracy in creating chances, helping his team to triumph against one of the top clubs in Asia.

Riyad Mahrez shone in creating chances against Al Hilal.

The former Algeria national team star shone in playmaking, creating two clear scoring opportunities, while his expected assists (xA) from key passes reached around 0.94, reflecting his threat in building attacks and setting up chances for his teammates.

Mahrez completed 24 accurate passes out of 32 attempts, with an accuracy rate of 75%, while his passing accuracy in Al Hilal's half reached 83%, having succeeded in five passes out of six attempts.

These figures show the Algerian player's ability to move between lines and exploit spaces, benefiting from his technical skills and good vision of the pitch, making him a constant source of danger for the Saudi team's defense.

Dribbles, long passes, and defensive presence.

Mahrez did not limit himself to playmaking; he continued his attempts to penetrate Al Hilal's defense, recording six dribbling attempts, along with executing four long passes, successfully completing two of them, with an accuracy rate of 50%.

The Algerian winger made three defensive interventions, showcasing his involvement in various phases of play, both in building attacks and during attempts to regain possession, earning a high rating at the end of the match.

Al-Shamal secure victory with three goals.

In terms of the scoreline, Al-Shamal managed to translate their dominance into a 3-1 win, with Wesley Said opening the scoring in the 8th minute, before Algerian Baghdad Bounedjah added the second goal in the 49th minute.

Mohamed Ali Ben Ramadan scored the third goal for Al-Shamal in the 54th minute, giving his team a comfortable lead over Al-Hilal, who were unable to come back in the match.

The victory marked a significant milestone in the North's journey, with Mahrez being one of its standout players during the match, as his evaluation and statistics reflected his offensive impact and role in securing the win.