Al Hilal continued their strong push for the Saudi Pro League title on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with a 1–0 win over Damac Club at the Kingdom Arena. The result keeps the pressure on league leaders Al Nassr, but the narrow victory has sparked mixed reactions from fans as the title race heats up.
The key moment of the match came in the 18th minute. Sergej Milinković-Savić scored after a precise cross from Theo Hernández. Al Hilal controlled most of the game, finishing with over 60% possession and 13 shots. However, they failed to score a second goal, which left the match open until the final whistle.
Because of this, Damac stayed in the game and looked dangerous on the counter-attack in the second half. The lack of a second goal made the closing stages tense for both players and fans inside the stadium.
After the match, Al Hilal posted on their official X handle:
Another victory at Kingdom Arena 🤩
But while the club celebrated, many fans had strong opinions about the performance.
Starting with a very emotional reaction, Berbatov expressed frustration about the team’s finishing, saying:
It shall not be well with you guys !! Common two goals you can’t score ?? Fvck everyone of you including yourself handling this account!
His anger reflects the pressure of the title race, especially with Al Nassr preparing for a big test against Al Ahli. Fans know that goal difference or even one mistake could decide who wins the league.
Looking deeper into the team’s tactics, عبدالرحمن العنزي🥈💙🤍 shared his concern about the attack, writing:
Al-Hilal is playing without a striker. It’s like playing with ten players.
He then pointed out the missed chances that could have made the match easier:
Opportunities in the cooooooom are gone. We need a striker who’s on fiiiire.
These comments highlight a growing belief among fans that the team needs a reliable goal scorer, especially at this stage of the season.
Softfootball believes that once the season ends, signing a top striker will likely become a key priority for the club. This is important as competition in the league continues to grow, with young talents like Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. also making headlines as he nears a step up to the senior team at Al Nassr.
Despite the criticism, some fans chose to focus on the positive result. Showing support and encouragement, Lord Fy said:
Congrats & keep fighting until the end 💪🏻💙💙💙
However, not everyone could hide their stress. Misfer Alharith shared a more emotional response, showing how intense the season has become:
Wait for the season to end today before tomorrow and we’ll rest from this crescent that clogs the soul😭😭😭😭😭😭
His comment reflects the mental pressure many fans feel as every match becomes more important.
The overall mood after the match is mixed. Al Hilal are still unbeaten and fully in the title race, but fans want more goals and more convincing performances. With only a few games left, the team must improve in attack if they want to take advantage of any slip from Al Nassr and win the league
