Overview

• Al Hilal trailed twice in regulation before Marcos Leonardo struck in the 112th minute to secure the 4-3 extra-time victory.
• Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou produced multiple key saves, including stops from Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gündogan, to keep Al Hilal in contention.
• Bernardo Silva’s ninth-minute opener stood despite Al Hilal protests over an unpenalized Rayan Ait-Nouri handball in the build-up.
• The Saudi champions now meet Fluminense in the quarter-finals, ensuring the expanded format delivers a non-European semi-finalist.
• Manchester City’s early exit ends their bid for a first trophy of the season and refocuses their attention on domestic campaigns.