Yesterday's game in the Saudi Pro League is really one of a kind, not just because the two top teams lost. Three games went on Yesterday in the league. Damac Vs Al Littihad, Al Ettifaq Vs Al Shabab and Al Qadsiah Vs Al Hilal, the incredible thing is, the three away teams lost by 2 goals to 1. Not just that, the three home teams that won all scored the winning goals in added time, that's 90+ minutes. Looking at this, it's as if it's a preplanned scenario.Lol.
The defeat of Al Hilal and Al Ittihad in the 17th match became an advantage for Al Qadisiyah and Al Nassr to reduce the points gap with the leaders of the standings. Indeed, if you look at Al Hilal's progress, of course the defeat in the 17th week is quite detrimental to them, but they are still quite safe at the top of the standings with a far superiority of 6 points with Al Qasidiyah and 8 points with Al Nassr.
Several teams have begun to show their consistency to compete with teams in the upper ranks as has been shown by Al Qasidiyah this season. If Al Hilal loses points again, the Saudi Arabian League this season will present a more impressive competition in the fight for the championship title. I want to see Al Nassr become champions this season, but they need to work hard to make it happen.
Personally, I never expected Al Ittihad and Al Hilal to suffer such a shocking defeat at the same time to a mediocre club. It seems that many bettors suffered losses in the match, because it was clear that before the match started, both teams were much more favored to win their respective matches. The defeat raised the hopes of Al Qadasiyah and Al Nassr to be able to enliven the competition for the trophy, although we know that it will never be easy.
This season Saudi Pro League is clearly more competitive, marked by Al Hilal being unable to repeat their impressive unbeaten season. The rise of Al Ittihad and the increasing performance of teams like Al Qadasiyah have made it difficult for defending champions Al Hilal to retain the trophy. Speaking of Al Nassr, I think they need to overhaul the depth of the squad first to be able to perform more consistently, changing the manager alone is not enough, it will not take them to the top of the standings.