In a monumental upset at the Kingdom Arena on Monday evening, Neom SC secured a historic 2-0 victory over Al-Hilal in Matchday 6 of the 2026-2027 Saudi Pro League. The result not only stunned the home crowd but also snapped Al-Hilal’s remarkable 47-match unbeaten league streak, denying them the chance to close in on Al-Ahli’s all-time record of 51 consecutive matches without defeat.

Al-Hilal’s evening began with an unexpected setback when star goalkeeper Yassine Bounou suffered a hamstring injury during the warm-up, forcing Mohammed Al-Owais into the starting lineup. Neom head coach Christophe Galtier capitalized on the unsettled hosts, deploying a highly disciplined 5-4-1 formation designed to nullify Al-Hilal’s newly formed attacking trio of Ollie Watkins, Crysencio Summerville, and Gabriel Martinelli.

The visitors’ tactical blueprint paid dividends in the 15th minute. Following a chaotic scramble from a corner, Muhannad Al-Saad flicked the ball dangerously across the face of the goal, forcing Kalidou Koulibaly to inadvertently bundle it into his own net. Neom continued to absorb pressure beautifully and struck a fatal blow just before the interval. In the 45th minute, Amadou Koné doubled the advantage, finishing a clinical sequence that left the league leaders reeling as they headed into the tunnel.

Despite dominant possession in the second half, Simone Inzaghi’s men struggled to break down Neom’s resolute low block. The defensive masterclass earned Neom's backline collective Player of the Match honors, with Koné standing out as the crucial difference-maker in attack. Substitute Mohamed Meïté came closest for Al-Hilal, striking the post in stoppage time, but a comeback was never truly on the cards. The defeat leaves Al-Hilal frozen on 15 points at the summit, blowing the tournament path wide open. Neom’s landmark victory catapults them to 12 points, tying them for second place alongside Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah, proving they are serious contenders in this campaign.