Overview

• Marcos Leonardo scored his second goal of the night in the 112th minute to complete a 4-3 extra-time victory for Al Hilal after a 2-2 draw at full time.
• Manchester City took an early lead through Bernardo Silva in the ninth minute but squandered numerous chances, allowing Al Hilal to capitalize on counter-attacks.
• Al Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou produced several key saves that frustrated City and kept the Saudi side in contention.
• Al Hilal will face Fluminense in the quarter-finals, ensuring a non-European team advances to the last eight of the expanded tournament.
• The result highlights Al Hilal’s growing competitiveness driven by heavy investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and high-profile signings.