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After 125 Days, Riyadh Ends Al Hilal’s Historic Streak in a 1-1 Showdown

25 January 2026

After 125 Days, Riyadh Ends Al Hilal’s Historic Streak in a 1-1 Showdown
Riyadh and Hilal share a 1-1 draw, halting Hilal's historic run.

The Draw That Halted Hilal's Historic Run

The leader's train halted at Riyadh station, ending in a 1-1 draw in the 18th round of the Saudi Pro League.

Standings and Streaks After Round 18

With the draw, Al Hilal stays atop the table on 41 points, widening the gap to Al-Ahli by five points, while Al Riyadh sits on 11 points in 16th place.

Al Riyadh managed to end Hilal's long winning run, which had stretched to 21 consecutive victories across all competitions, including 13 in the Saudi Pro League.

The streak began on September 22 with a 1-0 win over Al-Adalah in the King’s Cup, and after 128 days Riyadh's draw brought the run to a close — Hilal's third draw this season after matches against Al-Qadsiah (2-2) and Al-Ahli (3-3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the match result?

The game ended 1-1 in Round 18 of the Saudi Pro League.

How did the result affect the standings?

Hilal remained top with 41 points, Al-Ahli stayed five points behind, and Al Riyadh moved to 11 points in 16th place.

How long did Hilal’s winning streak last and how did it end?

The streak reached 21 consecutive wins across all competitions (13 in the Pro League) and ended with a 1-1 draw against Riyadh.

When did the streak begin?

It began on September 22 with a King’s Cup win over Al-Adalah.