After defeating Argentina in the 2022 World Cup group stage, Saudi Arabian football delivered another shock, with Al Hilal eliminating Man City in the round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo highlighted Bono's first-half save against Savinho as the turning point in Al Hilal’s 4-3 victory over Man City in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16.

Midfielder Bernardo Silva compared Man City's 4-3 defeat to Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 to the pain of an early Champions League exit.

Marcos Leonardo proud of two goals that helped Al Hilal eliminate Man City in the Club World Cup round of 16, morning of 1/7.

Coach Simone Inzaghi expressed pride after Al Hilal defeated Man City 4-3 in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16.

Pep Guardiola admitted Man City's shortcomings after their 4-3 loss to Al Hilal in the Club World Cup round of 16 on Saturday.

The Saudi Arabian club shocked Man City, equalizing early, taking the lead three times, and ultimately eliminating them from the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16.