Iron Wall in Riyadh: Raiković Stands Tall as Al Ittihad Snags a Clasico Point
21 February 2026
Match Highlights
The Serbian goalkeeper Predrag Raiković starred for Al Ittihad in the Riyadh Clasico against Al Hilal, as the Saudi Pro League clash finished 1-1 in round 23.
The shot-stopper denied a string of hazardous attempts, keeping Hilal at bay and gifting his team a valuable point after a tense duel.
Opta notes Raiković saved nine shots on goal, the highest single-match tally of his Saudi Pro League campaign so far.
Aftermath and Standings
With the draw, Hilal remain on 54 points but slip to second place, trailing leaders Al Nassr by a single point. Al Ittihad climb to 38 points, moving up to sixth in the table.
Notably, Raiković had faced significant criticism in recent weeks, and this performance offered a timely vindication in the Clasico.
Punchlines: If predicting clean sheets is a superpower, Raiković just bought a cape. If defense were a bond, Raiković is the coupon—steady yields, always paid on time.
