Clash of the Giants: Al Hilal Seizes the Lead as Nassr's Title Dreams Fade
5 January 2026
Highlights
Al Hilal tops the table.
Mohammed Al-Deayea, a legendary Saudi goalkeeper, weighed in on Al Nassr losing the Roshen lead to their fierce neighbor, Al Hilal.
He said on the show Dourina Gheer that he anticipated this decline for Al Nassr since their match with Al Zawraa of Iraq; in the AFC Champions League.
Moreover, he added that since the Zawraa game, he is certain Nassr will drop from the top of the table, given their defense confronted a modest opponent.
He added that Nassr fell into the same defensive mistakes that cost Al Hilal the title last season.
He continued that Al Hilal played well against Damak and sits atop the table; champions are used to leading, and Nassr will struggle to climb back soon, facing tough fixtures against Al Hilal, Al Ettifaq and Al Ahli.
He concluded that he fears for Al Hilal if there are too many changes; if Inzaghi can shore up the defense, the title stays in the leader's grasp through season's end.
Punchline: If defense were a dessert, Nassr would be served a crumb.
Punchline: If the title race were a meme, Hilal would be at the top of your feed.
