Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal Highlights, Saudi Pro League 2025-26: Theo Hernandez Brace Hands HIL Win Over KLD

• Location: Buraidah, Saudi Arabia

• Stadium: King Abdullah Sport City Stadium

• Date: Wednesday, December 31

• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST

• Total matches: 2

• Al Kholood won: 0

• Al Hilal won: 2

• Draws: 0

We are minutes away from kick-off.

And we are off as Al-Kholood take on Al-Hilal in the SPL 2025-26 match.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 1'

Al-Kholood manager is Des Buckingham, a familiar name in parts of India. Buckingham spent three seasons at Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League, winning the 2023 edition.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 8'

Al-Hilal are cranking up the pressure on the KLD defence with attack after attack that includes Darwin Nunez. The ex-Liverpool man is linking up nicely with Marcus Leonardo and Malcolm.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 13'

Former Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi is an active man on the sidelines, barking orders at his players and sending directions. The Italian boss will remember 2025 for his surprise win over Man City at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 18'

Al-Kholood get a rare attack on the Al-Hilal goal with a set-piece but the ball wide and the attack goes to waste.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 23'

HIL have yet to produce any real threat on the KLD goal. Simone Inzaghi will be disappointed that his side have not called the opposing goalie into action more often.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 27'

Al-Hilal are guilty of backing off to KLD attack with Ramiro Enrique going against the visitors' defence. Enrique decides to take matters into his own hands and shoots from distance as Mohammed Al Yami is called into action.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 33'

Oh-oh! Al-Kholood are down to ten men and down to a clumsy challenge from Al-Dawsari. The player fouls Leonardo from behind and the ref withdraws his earlier yellow card, as he sends him to the changing room.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 37'

Five mins plus stoppages remain for KLD to remain in the game with 0-0 scoreline. However, it's a farfetched theory given the former are down to 10 men.

Al-Kholood Vs Al-Hilal 40'

It was coming! Pressure built on the KLD goal and finally they caved in as Sergej Milinkovic-Savic shoots from long range as the ball creeps in and KLD's resistance comes to an end.

Al-Kholood 0-1 Al-Hilal 44'

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has conceded the goal via handball and gives away the penalty. Enrique steps up and scores from the spot.

Al-Kholood 1-1 Al-Hilal 45+5'

Al-Kholood 1-1 Al-Hilal

HIL will look for goals as they eye victory against 10-men KLD at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium.

Al-Kholood 1-1 Al-Hilal 51'

10-men of KLD are holding on and HIL are in no mood to slow things down with pressure building up. However, Des Buckingham's side are defending brilliantly.

Al-Kholood 1-1 Al-Hilal 55'

Pressure pays off and Theo Hernandez, who is known to come up with crucial goals, scores one here as he gives HIL the lead. KLD's resistance has ended.

Al-Kholood 1-2 Al-Hilal 61'

Winger Marcus Leonardo is alone in attack as a long ball releases the Brazilian who is clean on-through but his effort goes wide off the KLD goal.

Al-Kholood 1-2 Al-Hilal 68'

Simone Inzaghi will be not satisfied with his side's performance despite leading 2-1. The Italian always aspires for greatness and tonight's performance surely not please him, given they are man up.

Al-Kholood 1-2 Al-Hilal 74'

Al-Kholood concede a free-kick right at the edge of the penalty area. Enrique fouls HIL player and gets yellow-carded in the process.

Al-Kholood 1-2 Al-Hilal 80'

Theo Hernandez is on a hat-trick! How often do you see a defender get two goals. Well, you have seen it now as HIL get the game in their grasp with a 3-1 lead.

Al-Kholood 1-3 Al-Hilal 84'

Al-Kholood 1-3 Al-Hilal