Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Saudi giants Al Hilal pulled off a sensational 4-3 extra-time victory over Manchester City on Monday night to book their spot in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

In a dramatic encounter at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Al Hilal came from behind twice to eliminate the English champions, with Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo scoring a stunning brace, including the winning goal in the 112th minute.

City opened the scoring early through Bernardo Silva in the 9th minute, but Hilal responded brilliantly after the break.

Leonardo equalized just a minute into the second half, before compatriot Malcom gave the Saudis a 2-1 lead in the 52nd minute.

Erling Haaland drew City level just three minutes later, sending the match into extra time at 2-2.

Al Hilal struck first in extra time as Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly powered home a header in the 94th minute, only for substitute Phil Foden to respond for City in the 104th minute.

But in a night to remember for Saudi football, Leonardo scored again in the 112th minute to seal an unforgettable win and send Al Hilal through to face Fluminense, who earlier knocked out Inter Milan 2-0.