Conceição's Blueprint Sparks Al Ittihad's Record-Breaking Goal Run
9 January 2026
Conceição's Attacking Blueprint
Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição has sharpened Al Ittihad’s attacking identity in the Saudi Pro League, prioritizing tempo, movement, and decision-making in the final third.
In a dominant display, Al Ittihad overwhelmed Al Khulood with a 4-0 victory on Friday night at the King Abdullah Sports City in Buraydah, extending their recent strong run in the league’s 14th round of the 2025-2026 season.
Opta notes highlighted a 662-pass sequence—the most passes by Al Ittihad in a league game this season—accompanied by 24 attempts, the team’s highest shot tally in a league match this term.
With the win, Al Ittihad climbed to fifth place on 26 points, while Al Khulood remained 12th with 12 points, as Conceição’s crew continued their ascent under his guidance.
It marked a fifth consecutive victory for the brigade led by Conceição, underscoring a clear shift in momentum for the club.
Punchline moment: If football were a buffet, Conceição would be the chef—the defense gets the salad, and the attackers get the main course. And yes, I’m still hungry for more stats to drop like confetti at a victory parade.
