Match report
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Defeats Pachuca 2–0 in FIFA Club World Cup
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
2–0
FT
Pachuca
Jun 27, 2025
Al-Hilal Saudi FC demonstrated their dominance in the FIFA Club World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Pachuca, scoring through Salem Al Dawsari early on and sealing the deal late in the game with Marcos Leonardo's goal. The match saw several substitutions but no significant breakthroughs for Pachuca.
Key Facts
- • Al-Hilal Saudi FC scored first through Salem Al Dawsari at 22 minutes, assisted by Nasser Al Dawsari.
- • Marcos Leonardo added a second goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Rúben Neves.
- • Pachuca received three yellow cards: Sergio Barreto (17'), A. Domínguez (45'+2), and multiple substitutions were made by both teams.
Lineups
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 37 Y. Bounou (G)
- 20 João Cancelo (D)
- 87 Hassan Al Tambakti (D)
- 3 K. Koulibaly (D)
- 6 Renan Lodi (D)
- 8 Rúben Neves (M)
- 16 Nasser Al Dawsari (M)
- 77 Malcom (M)
- 22 S. Milinković-Savić (M)
- 29 Salem Al Dawsari (M)
- 11 Marcos Leonardo (F)
Substitutes
- 88 Hamad Al Yami
- 18 Musab Al Juwayr
- 78 Ali Lajami
- 28 Mohamed Kanno
- 24 Moteb Al Harbi
- 15 Mohammed Al Qahtani
- 17 Mohammed Al Yami
- 12 Yasser Al Shahrani
- 40 Ahmad Aburasyin
- 7 Khalid Al Ghannam
- 5 Ali Al Bulayhi
- 39 Abdulaziz Hadhood
- 27 Kaio César
- 99 Abdullah Al Hamddan
- 4 Khalifah Al Dawsari
Pachuca
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 S. Jurado (G)
- 4 Eduardo Bauermann (D)
- 2 S. Barreto (D)
- 16 F. Pereira (D)
- 14 C. Sánchez (M)
- 28 E. Montiel (M)
- 18 A. Palavecino (M)
- 3 A. Aceves (M)
- 12 A. Domínguez (F)
- 29 Kenedy (F)
- 23 S. Rondón (F)
Substitutes
- 9 I. Hernández
- 5 P. Pedraza
- 26 A. Bautista
- 30 A. Hurtado
- 8 B. González
- 24 L. Rodríguez
- 6 S. Homenchenko
- 7 E. Rodríguez
- 35 J. Berlanga
- 10 John Kennedy
- 22 G. Cabral
- 25 C. Moreno
- 15 I. Luna
- 32 V. Guzmán
- 19 J. López
Timeline
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17' Pachuca Card · Yellow CardSergio Barreto
Foul
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22' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Goal · Normal GoalSalem Al Dawsari · Assist: Nasser Al Dawsari
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45'+2 Pachuca Card · Yellow CardA. Domínguez
Foul
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52' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Card · Yellow CardKalidou Koulibaly
Foul
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57' Pachuca subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Domínguez · On: A. Hurtado
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57' Pachuca subst · Substitution 2Off: Sergio Barreto · On: B. González
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63' Pachuca subst · Substitution 3Off: Kenedy · On: A. Bautista
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71' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 1Off: Renan Lodi · On: Moteb Al Harbi
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76' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 2Off: Salem Al Dawsari · On: Mohamed Kanno
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77' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 3Off: Hassan Al Tambakti · On: Ali Lajami
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77' Pachuca subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Sánchez · On: I. Hernández
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77' Pachuca subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Palavecino · On: P. Pedraza
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86' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 4Off: João Cancelo · On: Hamad Al Yami
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86' Al-Hilal Saudi FC subst · Substitution 5Off: Malcom · On: Musab Al Juwayr
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90' Al-Hilal Saudi FC Goal · Normal GoalMarcos Leonardo · Assist: Rúben Neves
Match Stats
| Stat | Al-Hilal Saudi FC | Pachuca |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 83% | 86% |
| Offsides | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 13 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 449 | 476 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 374 | 407 |
| Shots Inside Box | 4 | 8 |
| Saves | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goal by Salem Al Dawsari at 22 minutes set the tone for Al-Hilal Saudi FC's control over the match, providing them with a psychological advantage.
- ▸ Marcos Leonardo's late goal in the 90th minute solidified Al-Hilal's victory and squashed any hopes of a comeback by Pachuca.