Italian head coach Simone Inzaghi, confirmed that Al-Hilal achieved its objective of defeating Al-Raed and qualifying for the Round of 16 in the King's Cup. Regarding the team's performance in the match, Inzaghi stated that the team delivered an excellent performance and had numerous opportunities that they failed to score. He added, "I gave opportunity to several young players to rotate the squad." Inzaghi concluded his remarks saying: "We always work on improving and enhancing our performance." This came during the press conference held after the match at King Abdullah Sports City in Buraidah.