From Fluminense to Al-Shamal: Al-Hilal's struggles under Inzaghi

The most notable result began with Al-Hilal's exit from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, as they lost to Brazilian side Fluminense by two goals to one, thus bidding farewell to the tournament in the Quarter-Final.

In the last edition of the AFC Champions League Elite, Al-Hilal stumbled against Al-Sadd in the Round of 16, as the match ended in a 3-3 draw after both regular and extra time, before Al-Sadd secured qualification through penalties with a score of 4-2.

On the domestic front, Al-Hilal fell to Neom with a score of two goals to nil on September 7, as part of the sixth round of the Saudi Pro League, before suffering their latest loss against Al-Shamal by three goals to one.

Despite these results, Al-Hilal have played 67 matches under Inzaghi, achieving 51 victories, drawing in 12 encounters, while suffering four defeats, according to the figures in the report.

Al-Hilal suffered a 3-1 defeat against Al-Shamal on Tuesday evening in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite, reopening discussions about the team's struggles under Italian coach Simone Inzaghi.