Al-Hilal Concludes Pre-Season Camp with Victory Over Udinese

Al-Hilal’s first football team concluded their pre-season camp in Austria on Saturday with a 1-0 victory against

Italian side Udinese. The match’s lone goal was scored by Portuguese midfielder Rúben Neves, who delivered

a powerful strike from outside the penalty area, leaving Udinese’s goalkeeper with no chance.

During their Austrian camp, the FIFA Club World Cup runners-up played five previous matches.

They began with a 6-0 win over Austrian club Neusiedl, followed by a 2-0 victory against Qatari club Al-Arabi, and a 2-1 win over

fellow Qatari club Al-Duhail. The team suffered a 1-2 loss to South African side Mamelodi Sundowns but bounced

back with a 1-0 victory over Italian club Como.

According to the club’s announcement, Al-Hilal’s squad will depart Austria on Saturday evening to begin the final

phase of preparations in Riyadh. The team is scheduled to play a friendly match against Al-Najma at the club’s facilities

before the highly anticipated Saudi Super Cup semi-final clash against Al-Ahli on August 13. The match will take place at

Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium in Abha.

Team Backgrounds

Al-Hilal:
Founded in 1957, Al-Hilal is one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful and popular football clubs. Based in Riyadh, the team

has won numerous domestic league titles and Asian Champions League trophies. Known as “The Blue Wave,” Al-Hilal has

a storied history and a dedicated fanbase. The club has consistently been a dominant force in both local and continental competitions.

Udinese:
Udinese Calcio, commonly referred to as Udinese, is an Italian football club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Founded in 1896, the club has a rich history in Serie A, Italy’s top football division. Known for developing talented players

and playing an attractive style of football, Udinese has established itself as a respected club in Italian football.

This pre-season camp has been an essential period for Al-Hilal as they prepare for the upcoming domestic and international

competitions, fine-tuning their strategies and integrating new signings into the team.