Bolstered by the Serbian striker’s goals Aleksandar Mitrović during long-term damage Neymarhe Al Hilal Saudi Arabia will be looking for a 28th straight victory in official matches this Tuesday, which could set a world record for a top-level team. And tonight will play the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Asian Champions League against their national rival, the Al Ittihad.
The current win record of 27 is still held by The New Saints, which they achieved in the 2016-17 season. The Welsh team then stole the brand from Johan Cruyff’s great Ajax (1971-72). The streak includes 16 games in the Saudi league, three in the national cup and eight in the Asian Champions League. “It’s a world record but it’s not a title,” warned coach Jorge Jesús. “The titles are the league, the cup and the Asian Champions League.”
The last time the team did not win was on September 21 in a 1-1 draw against Damac. Four weeks later, Neymar suffered a serious knee injury while playing for Brazil. Controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Al Hilal has spent around €350 million on player transfers this season.
Source: La Verdad
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