Winning 28 consecutive matches, Al Hilal surpasses The New Saints' record

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Saudi Pro League club, Al Hilal, has qualified for the semifinals of the Asian Champions League. They also set a world record after 28 consecutive wins when they eliminated Al Ittihad with a score of 2-0 (4-0 aggregate) in the second leg of the quarter-finals at King Abdullah Stadium, Wednesday (13/3/2024) early morning WIB. The victory over fellow Saudi Arabian teams made Al Hilal surpass the record of the Welsh club, The New Saints, which recorded 27 consecutive wins in 2016.

Al Hilal, which is based in Riyadh, is the most successful team in the history of the AFC Champions League with four titles.

The club, which tops the Saudi Pro League standings, advanced to the semifinals thanks to goals from Yasser Al Shahrani and Brazilian player Malcom.

The club nicknamed Blue Waves, coached by Jorge Jesus, is strengthened by European star players, such as Aleksandar Mitrovic, Malcom, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly and Neymar.

Al Hilal will meet the United Arab Emirates club, Al Ain, who beat Al Nassr, strengthened by Cristiano Ronaldo, on Tuesday (12/3/2024) via a penalty shootout.

In the other quarter-final match, Harry Kewell's team Yokohama Marinos will host Shandong Taishan on Wednesday (13/3/2024) evening with a 2-1 aggregate advantage for the Japanese club.

The winner of the match will meet Ulsan Hyundai, who beat fellow South Korean team Jeonbuk Motors on aggregate (2-1).