Al-Hilal achieved an exhilarating 4-3 victory over Manchester City in the Club World Cup, scoring twice in extra time. Marcos Leonardo secured the win with a goal in the 112th minute, while Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland’s contributions kept the match tense. Al-Hilal's efficiency was evident as they scored with four of six shots on target, equaling the total number of goals conceded by Guardiola's teams in past tournaments. Coach Inzaghi praised the players' incredible effort, asserting they were great despite the odds against the world's best coach, Pep Guardiola. Midfielder Milenkovic-Savic stated that this win should alter perceptions about Al-Hilal's capabilities. City faced another setback in their season without additional trophies.
Simone Inzaghi remarked that Al-Hilal's triumph over Manchester City was akin to "climbing Everest without oxygen," noting the extraordinary effort of his players against a strong opponent.
Al-Hilal scored four goals against Manchester City, matching the total number Guardiola's teams had allowed in the first eleven Club World Cup matches, demonstrating clinical finishing with four out of six shots on target.
Midfielder Sergej Milenkovic-Savic emphasized that this victory should change perceptions about Al-Hilal, stating that the wins against top teams like Real Madrid and Manchester City speak for the quality of the team.
Despite 30 attempts in the match, Manchester City's early exit from the tournament reflects a season filled with disappointments, as they fail to win additional trophies.
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