Al-Hilal's victory over Al-Taawoun, propelled by goals from Mohamed Kanno and Marcos Leonardo, keeps them in close pursuit of the Saudi Pro League leaders, Al-Ittihad. Jorge Jesus' squad managed to secure their third consecutive win, despite the absence of key forward Aleksandar Mitrovic, who missed the match due to health issues. This win places Al-Hilal only four points behind Al-Ittihad, benefiting from a superior goal difference. In contrast, Al-Ahli fell to fifth place after a dramatic late loss to Al Akhdoud, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.
Despite missing star striker Aleksandar Mitrovic due to health concerns, Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 victory against Al-Taawoun, solidifying their title challenge.
Leonardo scored his 17th goal of the season, maintaining a remarkable strike rate, placing him just behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League rankings.
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