Al Hilal 2-0 Pachuca Player Ratings: Al Dawsari rated 9/10 as the Saudi giants qualified for the Round of 16 in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

The final matchweek of Group H encounters took us to Geodis Park in Nashville as a spot in the playoffs was at stake for Al Hilal. The Saudi giants needed a win to qualify for the playoffs while also hoping that the fixture between La Liga giants Real Madrid and Salzburg did not end in a stalemate. The game began with Pachuca setting their sights on a big upset. Despite multiple attacks from the Mexican side, Al Dawsari helped Al Hilal take a crucial lead in the 22nd minute. They needed to hold on to this slender lead to reaffirm their position in the top 2. Real Madrid's two goals in the regulation time of the first half brought more happiness in Riyadh than in the Spanish capital. After the Mexican side pushed harder in the second half to find an equaliser, Al Hilal’s defence stood firm like a wall, blocking every possible attack. Kalidou Koulibaly was the star in defence, making key tackles and clearances to keep the team ahead. The midfield also stepped up with a smooth and controlled performance, keeping the pressure on Pachuca.

Just when it seemed like the game would end with only one goal, Leonardo stepped up and scored the second, securing the win. That goal confirmed Al Hilal’s place in the Round of 16.

New head coach Simone Inzaghi showed his class once again. Only weeks after taking over, he guided the Saudi giants to the knockout rounds. The match ended 2-0 in favour of Al Hilal, a big win that sent a strong message.

Group H saw plenty of drama and excitement, but in the end, it was Spanish giants Real Madrid and Saudi powerhouse Al Hilal who advanced to the Round of 16 stage. Here are the Al Hilal vs Pachuca player ratings.

Al Hilal Player Ratings

Here are Al Hilal player ratings vs Pachuca:

Goalkeeper

Yassine Bounou - 7/10

The Moroccan custodian made 2 saves in the game to ensure Al Hilal end their group stage campaign with a clean sheet.

Defenders

Joao Cancelo - 7.5/10

The former Manchester City player showed his expertise on the right flank by making accelerated runs and also neutralising attacks from his flanks.

Hassan Al Tambakti - 7.5/10

He won 75% of the tackles he committed and did a brilliant job in defence tonight.

Kalidou Koulibaly - 8.5/10

The former Chelsea defender stood as an impregnable wall in the heart of Al Hilal's defence, making several blocks and interceptions.

Renan Lodi - 7.5/10

Renan also looked comfortable and composed in the left flank.

Midfielders

Ruben Neves - 7.5/10

The Portuguese star's assist in the second goal sealed the fate of the game as Al Hilal finished second in Group H.

Al Dawsari - 8/10

He provided a crucial assist in the first goal that served as a much-needed move in a tight game.

Malcom - 7/10

Malcom had a fairly decent outing tonight in the midfield for Al Hilal.

Milinkovic Savic - 7.5/10

The Serbian, with all his experience, was a key component in tonight's fixture to win those pocket midfield battles in the match.

Al Dawsari - 9/10

The best player in the game tonight. Despite multiple attacks from Pachuca, he made full use of his chance to hand over Al Hilal a crucial lead.

Strikers

Marcos Leonardo - 7/10

Leonardo's goal in the 95th minute was enough to sent waves of happiness to Riyadh as Al Hilal qualified for the knockout rounds after being unbeaten in the group stage.

Substitutes

SUB - Al Harbi - 6.5/10

SUB - Kanno - 6/10

SUB - Lazami - 7/10

SUB - Al Yami - NA

SUB - Al Juwayr - NA

Manager

Simone Inzaghi - 8.5/10

The manager who took Inter to the UCL finals twice did a brilliant job tonight to help his side win and secure a spot in the playoffs.

Pachuca Player Ratings

Here are Pachuca player ratings vs Al Hilal:

Goalkeeper

Sebastian Roca - 5.5/10

Not a single clean sheet from the custodian in the entire CWC campaign as Pachuca bowed out of the competition without a single point.

Defenders

Sergio Barreto - 6/10

Barreto looked uncomfortable operating in a three-man defence setup and was subbed off after taking a yellow.

Eduardo Bauermann - 8/10

He was the epitome of a lone warrior pouring his heart and soul into defending for his team. His efforts went in vain as the Mexican side conceded two goals in this game.

Federico Pereira - 7/10

With 2 interceptions and 6 recoveries, Pereira also defended well tonight.

Midfielders

Carlos Sanchez - 7/10

Sanchez also looked quite stable in the right flank and did well in Pachuca's last game.

Elias Montiel - 7.5/10

Montiel did a brilliant job in the midfield and was seen pushing harder for the equaliser. But his runs and creativity went in vain as the strikers disappointed in this match.

Agustin Palavecino - 6/10

Agustin could have pressed higher along with other Pachuca midfielders, who were eagerly looking forward to netting the equaliser.

Alonso Aceves - 7/10

Aceves had a brilliant game tonight. He was also seen making inroads into the opposition defence with his runs.

Strikers

Alexei Figueroa - 6/10

Another disappointing performance from Figueroa as Pachuca succumbed to their third consecutive defeat of the campaign.

Jose Rondon - 5.5/10

Rondon was a disaster in front of the goal tonight, as despite multiple chances from the midfield, he failed to convert any of them into a goal.

Kenedy - 6/10

Kenedy just took a solitary shot in the entire match, and that too was off target.

Substitutes

SUB - Gonzalez - 6/10

SUB - Hurtado - 6/10

SUB - Bautista - 6/10

SUB - Pedraza - 6.5/10

SUB - Hernandez - 6/10

Manager

Jaime Lozano - 6/10

The Mexican gaffer had nothing to gain from this game as his team was already eliminated. His side was decimated in the game as Al Hilal handed them their third consecutive defeat.

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