Head coach Simone Inzaghi started the match with the following lineup: Mohammed Al-Owais, Kalidou Koulibaly, Yusuf Akcicek, Mishal Al-Dawood, Theo Hernández, Sabri Dahal, Rúben Neves, Sergej Savić, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Sultan Mandash, and Mohamed Meite. The second half saw the introduction of Karim Benzema, Mohamed Mahzari, Crysencio Summerville, Abdullah Al-Anazi, and Nawaf Al-Habashi. Rúben Neves scored both of Al-Hilal’s goals, finding the net in the 13th and 80th minutes to secure the victory. Al-Hilal will next travel to face Al-Fayha on Thursday, August 20, at Al-Majma’ah Sports City Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00 PM, as part of Matchweek 2 of Saudi Roshn League.