The Saudi Pro League continues to offer high-drama stakes, and the match between Al Hilal and Al Qadsiah on 26th May 2025 was no exception. Hosted at the Riyadh Kingdom Arena, the match was of critical stakes not just for both sides but also for the league chances of other teams. Al Hilal ultimately won the match, dealing a strong blow to arch-rivals Al Nassr in the process.

Al Hilal Dominant Display
Al Hilal controlled the match from the very beginning and never eased off. Star man Aleksandar Mitrović continued his rich vein of form by scoring against his fifth team, adding to his reputation as one of the league's most clinical forwards. Midfield virtuoso Sergej Milinković-Savić also got in on the act with a clinical finish, handing the Blue Waves a comfortable and thoroughly deserved win.

The victory was worth more than three mere points—it solidified Al Hilal as a league giant in the Saudi Pro League and left them squarely in contention for hardware this year.

Al Nassr Left Empty-Handed
While Al Hilal was celebrating, the result sent shockwaves within the Al Nassr camp. Cristiano Ronaldo and his team had been hoping on an Al Hilal error to stay in contention for AFC Champions League qualification. Too bad for them, their own loss to Al Fateh, plus Al Hilal's win, ended their continental aspirations this season.

Although Ronaldo scored his 25th of the season—a career best—a savior it was not for Al Nassr from what has been a disappointing season. For the Riyadh club's supporters, though, it is a bitter pill to swallow.

Implications for the League
This outcome might prove crucial to the Saudi Pro League's final run-in. Al Hilal's stable performance, supplemented by a fortress-like midfield and dependable attack, make them top title favorites. Al Qadsiah, however, are still stuck in the bottom half of the table, in urgent need of points to prevent a penultimate-weekend relegation worry.

Besides the figures, the result is also a bitter reminder of just how close and compact the league has become—with one game making the difference in the standings behind it.

Final Thoughts
Al Hilal's clinical victory over Al Qadsiah not only gave weight to their title hopes but also destroyed one of their greatest threats from the continental struggle. For fans, it was a night of joy or heartbreak, depending on what team they follow. For the impartial observer, it was yet another engrossing chapter in a season that just refuses to die.