Al Hilal will be taking on Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League today (August 28). The match will be played at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. Neymar has joined Al Hilal and it is to be seen whether the Brazilian makes his debut against Al Ettifaq. The match starts at 11:30 pm IST/ 11 pm PST/ 7 pm GMT/ 9 pm KSA time
Al Ettifaq, managed by former Liverpool player Steven Gerrard, are currently on 7 points in three matches. They signed England midfielder Jordan Henderson, while they have also roped in former Lyon striker Moussa Dembele. Both Ettifaq and Hilal are on same number of points, but Al Hilal are in 3rd position due to a superior goal difference.

The Full Time Score
🔚 2-0 at the end ✅
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The full time whistle blows and it is Al Hilal who have won the match comfortably. Two first half goals from Malcom and Salem Al-Dawsari was enough for them, who stay unbeaten in the league and now have 10 points after four matches. Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq were decent after the break but didn't do enough to get anything out of the match.
Al Ettifaq come with purpose bu thtier attack is broken courtesy of a strong tackle by Kanno.
5 minutes added at the end.
Well, well, well. The goal is chalked off as Aleksandar Mitrovic was offside. Disappointing for Al Hamdan!
Goaaaaaaaaal!! Abdullah Al Hamdan has sealed it for Al Hilal in the 90th minute. The substitute has been excellent since coming on and gets a deserved goal. Aleksandar Mitrovic's shot was brilliantly saved by Paulo Victor, but the follow up is headed in by Al Hamdan.
It has been mostly a decent half for Al Ettifaq but they just haven't been able to find the back of the net. The most recent attack is also easily dealt at the box.
Abdullah Al Hamdan hits his shot wide this time. The substitute has been everywhere since coming on. He has made a decent impact so far.
Al Hilal made a triple change a few minutes ago.
3 Subs for #AlHilal 77’
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) August 28, 2023
MICHAEL ↔️ ALHAMDAN
SHAHRANI ↔️ NASSER
SAUD ↔️ ALBURAYK #AlHilal_Ettifaq ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/L61eICLijt
Salem Al-Dawsari sends in the ball from a corner but Aleksandar Mitrovic heads it off target. The player is not happy with himself at all. Another day, and he has a hattrick by now.
Al Hamddan takes a shot and Paulo Victor saves brilliantly for Al Ettifaq. Then the Al Ettifaq custodian makes another save from the same player.
Good showcasing of skill by Ahmed Alghamdi but the Al Ettifaq player is then brought down.
Yassine Bounou makes a composed claim of the ball from an Al Ettifaq cross. The Moroccan has done extremely well when he has been called upon today.
Michael sends in an inviting grounder across the Al Ettifaq goal, but there was no run from Aleksandar Mitrovic. We are fifteen minutes away from the conclusion and it is time for the hydration break.
Saud Abulhamid goes down in the box and there is a strong penalty shout, but the referee is not interested at all.
Aleksandar Mitrovic comes down his own half and puts a strong tackle in the box. The work load from the Serbian has been excellent to say the least.
A fantastic move from Al Hilal but Shahrani's cross is headed over by Michael. That was brisk movement from them. On the other end, Ramadan Hilal comes close for Al Ettifaq. He cuts inside the box but his left-footer goes wide.
Al Hilal are cruising with the lead. The away side have struggled to conjure up anything. Al Ettifaq have played a lot upfield but they have lacked quality.
Jordan Henderson blocks a shot from Ruben Neves. Then Jack Hendry just does enough to unsettle Mitrovic as the Serbian's header goes wide.
A short corner played by Al Hilal but it is defended well. Meanwhile, Al Ettifaq are preparing a double change.
A good ball froM Jordan Henderson. Al Kuwalibi's cross was decent but Al Hilal defend well courtesy of Saud Abdulhamid.
Blistering pace by Malcom but he doesn't get his head up as Mitrovic was there. Had the Brazilian seen the Serb, it would surely been 3-0 for Al Hilal.
Al Hilal have made a fast start again in this half. They are looking far more dangerous.
Neymar is seen on the stands. And in the meantime, the 2nd half has started.
We are back for the second half. The players are back on the pitch. A huge half for Al Ettifaq and it is to be seen if Steven Gerrard's team can do anything.
It is half time in Riyadh and home team Al Hilal have a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break. Malcom and Salem Al-Dawsari scored the goal for them as they have looked head and shoulders above Al Ettifaq.
A poor foul by Jack Hendry on Aleksandar Mitrovic. The Al Ettifaq player had only eyes for Mitrovic there. Al Hilal, by the way, have lowered their intensity and looking to see off this half.
Kanno wins a free kick. Micheal twists and turns but in the end Al Ettifaq double up to win the ball.

8 minutes have been added at the end of first half. This is how Malcom celebrated his 4th goal of the league season. The player has now equalled with Abderrazak Hamdallah with 4 goals.
Al Ettifaq are crumbling in front of a buoyant Al Hilal side. The debate of Al Ettifaq's sudden rise is settled. They are still far away from the top four clubs of Saudi Arabia.