The football community experienced a true thriller on June 30, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, when the Saudi club Al-Hilal achieved a sensational victory against Manchester City in the international club tournament.
The match, filled with incredible tension, reached a dramatic peak in extra time when Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo scored the decisive goal in the 112th minute, definitively shaking the English team's ambitions to defend their title.
The final score of 4:3 not only surprised the experts but also demonstrated the tactical maturity of the Asian champion. Al-Hilal's victory categorically proved that football boundaries are conditional, and a quality team can overcome the reputation of its opponent.
The next challenge for the Saudi team will be the quarterfinal match against Brazilian giant Fluminense, which promises another exciting encounter in the tournament.