Theo Hernandez Dazzles as Al Hilal Edge Al Khaleej in a Saudi Pro League Show of Force

Theo Hernandez Delivers Again as Al Hilal Edge Al Khaleej

The French defender Theo Hernandez continued his scoring spree for Al Hilal, netting in the win over Al Khaleej.

He added the second and third goals for the visitors, as Al Hilal dominated in the twelfth round of the Saudi Pro League.

The former Milan defender, who joined Al Hilal this summer, reached his seventh goal of the season, surpassing what Brazilian winger Malcom de Oliveira had achieved (6).

Moreover, the French international put extra pressure on teammate Darwin Nunez, the Uruguayan striker signed from Liverpool in a deal worth around €53 million, as Nunez has five goals so far.

Only Marcus Leonardo, the team's Brazilian top scorer with 11 goals, has more than Hernandez this season.

Humor corner: If football had report cards, Theo would ace every test. Punchline 2: He doesn’t walk onto the pitch—he descends with a well-timed goal avalanche.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Theo Hernandez and what did he do in the match?

Theo Hernandez, Al Hilal's French defender, scored two goals against Al Khaleej, bringing his season tally to seven.

Who is Darwin Nunez in this context?

Darwin Nunez is the Uruguayan striker signed from Liverpool in a deal around €53 million, under pressure from Hernandez’s form with five goals this season.

Who is the top scorer for Al Hilal this season and how does Hernandez compare?

Marcus Leonardo leads with 11 goals, while Hernandez has contributed significantly with multiple goals, strengthening the team’s attack.

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