Red Card Frenzy: Raiković’s Ejection Sends Al Ittihad to the Red List in the Saudi Pro League
16 January 2026
Serbian keeper's red card hits hard.
Al Ittihad tops this season's red-card table in the Saudi Pro League.
The Tigers lost 0-1 to Al Ettifaq at the Enmaa Stadium tonight.
In the 85th minute, Raikovic was sent off after a video review showed a handball outside the box.
This marked the keeper's second red card this season for Al Ittihad and left the team exposed.
Overall, Al Ittihad now share the season's red-card lead with Ahli, Shabab, and Damak in this Saudi league.
Fabinho's dismissals came against Al Khaleej and Damak this season too.
Key Moments
Raikovic's red card arrived as the visitors pressed for a breakthrough in the game.
Al Ittihad's season now carries five red cards, matching leaders Ahli, Shabab, and Damak in this Saudi league.
Fabinho's dismissals came against Al Khaleej and Damak this season too.
Diaby's red versus Riyadh marked the day for discipline.
Discipline Toll
Punchline: If discipline paid, these clubs would retire.
Punchline: The only chase more dramatic is a snail in rush-hour.
