

Despite being clear favourites, Madrid struggled to assert dominance as the Saudis matched them possession-wise and constantly pressured the Spanish side.
Bono was the standout player for Al Hilal, making several crucial saves, including a penalty stop from Fede Valverde, that kept his team in the game. The referee had to pause the match multiple times for cooling breaks due to the intense heat and humidity.
Madrid took the lead after the second cooling break when Gonzalo, a Madrid academy product, finished from inside the box following a precise cross from Rodrygo.
However, Al Hilal fought back strongly. A penalty was awarded following an avoidable foul by Raul Asencio on Leonardo, and Neves calmly converted to level the match. The Saudis managed to hold their ground defensively despite being pinned back at times, making the game a thrilling and evenly matched contest.