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Al-Hilal defeated Al-Fath 2-0 on Saturday to regain top spot in Roshan Saudi Pro League with 30 points, two clear of nearest rivals. Round 12 produced 40 goals total, breaking the previous single-round record of 39 set in Round 30 of the 2024-2025 season.
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Al-Shabab 6 Al-Ahli 1 — Al-Shabab delivered a historic rout, securing their largest victory in Saudi professional football history. Al-Ahli manager Marino Bousitsch acknowledged the scale of the defeat, stating the team made multiple individual errors and that supporters had the right to express their frustration.Al-Hilal 5 Al-Khaleej 3 — Al-Hilal's attacking display produced five goals in an entertaining fixture. The victory extended Al-Hilal's lead over the chasing pack and added to the round's record-breaking goal tally.Al-Qadissiyah 6 Al-Riyadh 0 — Al-Qadissiyah completed a dominant performance with a clean-sheet victory, among the standout results of the round alongside goals from Al-Khaleej 4 Al-Hizam 2.Al-Ittihad 1 Apha 1 — Al-Ittihad drew with Abha after Colombian midfielder Richard Rios sustained a left ankle sprain and syndesmotic ligament damage. Medical scans confirmed the injury; Rios will undergo rehabilitation with his return date pending assessment.Barcelona 6 Deportivo Alaves 1 — Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with 30 points, two clear of Atletico Madrid. Rafinha scored twice, Fermin Lopez, Lamin Yamal and Robert Lewandowski added goals in the dominant display at Camp Nou.AC Milan 3 Inter Milan 1 — AC Milan defeated defending Serie A champion Inter Milan in the Milan derby on matchday 10. Christian Pulisic opened for Milan in the fourth minute; Inter remains on 25 points in first place by goal difference.What to Watch:
Al-Ittihad prepare for AFC Champions League Elite Round 4 away to Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates after returning to Jeddah late Friday following the Abha draw. With Rios sidelined and first-choice defender Shalhoub returning to training, squad depth will be tested.
Barcelona travel to face another La Liga opponent as they pursue the league title; Real Madrid and other challengers enter a critical stretch with the top three separated by single digits on the table.