Riyadh Derby Shock: Hilal’s Precision Triumph and Nassr’s Rough Patch
12 January 2026
Stunning numbers headline the Blues' derby win.
Derby Drama and Record-Breaking Numbers
Al Hilal overturned a first-half deficit to beat their Riyadh rivals Al Nassr 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League, extending their dominance in the capital city showdown. The victory strengthens Hilal's atop-the-table position while Nassr's wobble continues.
Records, Streaks, and Setbacks
Hilal stretched their scoring run in the league to 84 matches, the longest continuous run since the 2011-2012 season. They have also won 11 straight league games, the longest such streak in recent memory, while Nassr kept up iffy momentum—scoring in 67 league matches but failing to hold a lead in this particular match, a rare setback after leading in the first half. The matchup also marked Nassr's first loss after taking an early lead since August 2023 vs Al Ettifaq, and their three-game league losing streak for the first time since late 2020.
Outlook and Takeaways
As the title race tightens, Al Hilal's form signs off another strong season chapter, and Al Nassr must regroup quickly to avoid further slide. The derby delivered the headlines and the numbers, while fans probably checked their calendars to see if the weeks were longer than a halftime speech.
Punchline 1: If precision wins games, Hilal just filed a silencer for the scoreboard.
Punchline 2: Nassr might need a new aim—their next few fixtures could require a sharper lens and fewer clangs off the crossbar.
