Al Fateh 2-0 Al-Ittihad Highlights, Saudi Pro League Updates: Nadi Al-Watan Stunned As SPL Race Takes Interesting Turn

Welcome to the live coverage of the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 matchday 28 matches with the likes of Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal in action tonight. Both teams are vying for the title and things could spicy.

Here's how the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 table looks like. Al-Ittihad leads the way with 65 points but Al-Hilal victory could bring them closer in the race.

Al-Hilal kick-off against Al-Khaleej in their SPL 2024-25 match and will need to win tonight and hope Al-Ittihad drop points tonight. Interesting times ahead.

Kick-off Timings (9:10 pm IST)

Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Riyadh,

Al-Shabab vs Al-Akhdoud

Al-Hilal vs Al-Khaleej (9:20 pm IST)

Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Riyadh and Al-Shabab are up against Al-Akhdoud in the other two Saudi Pro League fixtures taking place simultaneously.

Skipper Salem Aldawsari has given his side the lead in the Saudi Pro League 2024-25 fixture against Al-Khaleej. As things stand, Al-Hilal are four points adrift of Al-Ittihad in the SPL table.

Al-Hilal 1-0 Al-Khaleej 26'

Salem Aldawsari goal sees Al-Hilal take the lead in their fixture against Al-Khaleej whereas the other two fixtures tonight, Al-Ettifaq vs Al-Riyadh and Al-Shabab vs Al-Akhdoud, have remained goalless.

Victor Vinicius Coelho dos Santos (Vitinho) has given the hosts (Al-Ettifaq) the lead in their game against Al-Riyadh.

Al-Ettifaq have defeated Al-Riyadh 1-0 thanks to the penalty from Vitinho. The win moves them upto seventh in the Saudi Pro League table.

Al-Hilal have sealed their victory tonight with a brace from their skipper Salem Aldawsari with a goal in the 84th minute. With Al-Ittihad playing soon, pressure will be on the league leaders to maintain their position at the top of the ladder.

Al-Hilal forward Aleksandar Mitrovic has put the icing on the cake for his side with the game's third goal. That's game, set and match for the chasing pack.

Al-Fateh vs Al-Ittihad kick-off soon with the latter in serious pressure to win especially after Al-Hilal winning their SPL game, 3-0 against Al-Khaleej.

Al-Hilal fans and players must be screaming with joy as Al Fateh take a surprise lead over Al-Ittihad. Amine Sbai slots in to give the hosts the lead in the 10th minute as Benzema and co need to pull up their sleeves.

League leaders Al-Ittihad need to respond after an early setback thanks to Amine Sbai goal. Benzema would be key for the SPL leaders, if they are to get back into the contest.

What are we witnessing here? Al-Ittihad, the league leaders, are 2-0 down to Al Fateh with the hosts converting a penalty but hang on, we have a VAR check.

Hello, hello! After a VAR intervention, the goal is chalked off and the scoreline stays at 1-0.

Amine Sbai goal is keeping the hosts in the lead at the break against league leaders Al-Ittihad. Karim Benzema-led side need to win if they are to solidify their league position in the title race.

Al Fateh 1-0 Al-Ittihad HT

Second-half is underway as Al-Ittihad search for goals or else it will mean a splending evening for Al-Hilal, who earlier, won 3-0 in their SPL fixture against Al-Khaleej

When the chips are down, it's for the leader to stand up and take notice! And that's what Karim Benzema has done, has he levels the score for Al-Ittihad tonight. The visitors are back in the game and how.

Al Fateh 1-1 Al-Ittihad 61'

Karim Benzema thought he had equalised in the game only for the VAR intervention to chalk off the goal and it stays 1-0. Huge let off for the hosts.

Al-Ittihad are losing as things stand after Matias Vargas's 69th minute effort doubles their lead and also, boosts Al-Hilal's chances in the title race. Some game this tonight!

With Al-Ittihad losing tonight, that means Al-Hilal are four points off the league leaders and this could mean more twists and turns in the Championship race.