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Darwin Núñez Shines as Al Hilal Surges Past Damac in the Saudi Pro League

5 January 2026

Darwin Núñez Shines as Al Hilal Surges Past Damac in the Saudi Pro League
Núñez's goal and assist propel Al Hilal to the top of the Saudi Pro League.

Núñez Shines as Al Hilal Beat Damac and Rise to the Top

Uruguayan newspaper El Observador highlighted Darwin Núñez's standout display for Al Hilal in their 2-1 victory over Damac in the Roshen Saudi Pro League.

Núñez scored the opening goal and assisted the second, helping the leaders secure a valuable win and move to the summit of the standings.

The report noted Núñez's killer instinct in front of goal and his role in edging ahead of Ronaldo's Al Nassr in the table.

It also mentions that Núñez, a regular in Uruguay's national team under coach Marcelo Bielsa, played as a left winger for Al Hilal, with Brazilian Marcus Leonardo as the central striker.

The piece also highlights other Uruguayan stars: Luciano Rodríguez of Neom who scored in a 2-1 win over Al Hazm, and Nahitan Nández of Al Qadsiah who added a goal in a 4-0 win against Al Riyadh.

Sniper jokes: If Núñez keeps this pace, the net will start charging rent. Ronaldo might need a bigger shelf for his trophies—the Uruguayan is rewriting the highlight reel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did Núñez achieve against Damac?

He scored the opening goal and assisted the second in a 2-1 victory.

Which league is this from?

The Roshen Saudi Pro League (Saudi Pro League).

Which other Uruguayans starred in the round?

Luciano Rodríguez (Neom) scored in a 2-1 victory over Al Hazm, and Nahitan Nández (Al Qadsiah) added a goal in a 4-0 win over Al Riyadh.

Who leads Ronaldo's team in the standings?

Al Hilal, led by Núñez, challenged Ronaldo's Al Nassr at the top.