Milestone Night for Al Hilal: A 4-0 Triumph Sparks Clean Sheet Comeback
Al Hilal ended a painful month with a dominant 4-0 win over Al Shorta in the AFC Champions League Elite. The defense rediscovered its steel, aided by a first appearance from Matteo Batouille as Bono rested. Key goals from Marcus Leonardo, Serge Milinkovic-Savic, and Joao Cancelo sealed progress to the knockout stage. The victory solidifies Hilal’s position at the top of Group West, while Al Shorta languishes near the bottom. It was a night of returns, records, and a reminder that defense can still be sexy.