Ramadan reshapes the Clasico: Inzaghi rewrites routine at Al Hilal
21 February 2026
Ramadan reshapes pre-Clasico routine
Ramadan is reshaping Al Hilal pre-match routine as the Clasico against Al Ittihad approaches. Italian manager Simone Inzaghi has adjusted his team's schedule to ease players during fasting.
The club reportedly scrapped the usual 24-hour internal camp before matches, opting for a post-meeting iftar instead.
The change aims to keep players fresh through a demanding run of fixtures.
The measure will extend throughout Ramadan to give players a break from the rigors of fasting, especially amid a packed schedule.
Al Hilal remains top of the Saudi Pro League with 53 points, one point ahead of Al Nassr; Al Ahli sits third with 50.
Punchline: If fasting gives players extra focus, the scoreboard might just run on Ramadan time.
Punchline 2: Inzaghi's calendar is so tight, even the clock takes a coffee break at iftar.
