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Darwin Núñez Sparks Al Hilal’s Attack Against Damac in a Saudi Pro League Showdown

4 January 2026

Darwin Núñez Sparks Al Hilal’s Attack Against Damac in a Saudi Pro League Showdown
Darwin Núñez leads Al Hilal's attack against Damac in the Saudi Pro League.

Lineups and setup

Italian coach Simone Inzaghi named Al Hilal’s lineup to face Damac in the Saudi Pro League’s 13th round.

The teams meet on Sunday evening at Damac’s stadium, as the visitors seek another win to broaden their streak.

Inzaghi continues to rely on the attacking trio Darwin Núñez, Marcos Leonardo and Malcolm de Oliveira.

Here is Al Hilal’s full starting XI and Damac’s lineup for the match:

Al Hilal: Goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Rubaie; Defenders Hasan Tambakti, Thiago Hernandez, Hamad Al-Yami, Meteb Al-Harbi; Midfield Mohammed Kanno, Robin Neves, Serge Milinković-Savić; Forwards Malcolm de Oliveira, Marcos Leonardo, Darwin Núñez.

Damac: Goalkeeper Kiumen Silva; Defense Jamal Harakjs, Abdulqader Badran, Abdulrahman Obaid, Sonosi Hosawi; Midfield Valentin Fada, Riyad Sharahili, Morlaí Sila; Forwards Abdullah Al-Qahtani, Dari Al-Anzi, Hazaa Al-Gamdi.

Match details: 4 January 2026, 18:30 local time, at Damac Club Stadium.

Key note: light rain of goals expected when Núñez starts running at the defense; coffee recommended for supporters to keep up with the pace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who leads Al Hilal’s attack in this match?

Darwin Núñez leads the line, supported by Marcos Leonardo and Malcolm de Oliveira.

When and where is the match played?

Sunday, 4 January 2026, at 18:30 local time, at Damac Club Stadium.

Who are the starting goalkeepers for each team?

Al Hilal’s keeper is Mohammed Al-Rubaie; Damac starts with Kiumen Silva in goal.