16.05.2025 09:44
Al Ittihad declared its championship by defeating Al Raed 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League, with two weeks remaining in the season. The leader, Al Ittihad, reached 77 points after 32 weeks and increased the point difference with its closest rival, Al Hilal, to 9 points.
Al Ittihad, which defeated Al Raed 3-1 in the Saudi Arabia Pro League, declared its championship two weeks before the end. Al Ittihad, hosted by Al Raed at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, won with goals from Steven Bergwijn in the 21st minute, Danilo Pereira in the 40th minute, and Abdulrahman Al Obud in the 47th minute.
Al Raed's goal was scored by Oumar Gonzalez in the 9th minute. With this result, the leader Al Ittihad reached 77 points in 32 weeks, increasing the gap with its closest rival Al Hilal to 9 points. Al Ittihad, which has the advantage in the head-to-head record against Al Hilal, who has one match less, secured the championship.
Coached by French manager Laurent Blanc and featuring players like Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Fabinho, and Moussa Diaby, Al Ittihad celebrated its 10th championship in the Saudi Arabia Pro League.