"After Al-Nassr's dominant victory over Al-Hazem, Simone Inzaghi's side relinquished their place at the summit, despite playing over 80 minutes with a numerical advantage after Hassen Kadish's early red card. The hosts broke the deadlock after just five minutes when Karim Benzema - against his former side - released Salem Al Dawsari, whose cross was neatly swept home by Malcom. Malcom was involved again four minutes later when he was on the receiving end of a professional foul from last man Kadish."
"Data Debrief: Wasteful hosts slip up Al-Hilal were given a 63.6% chance of winning by Opta's supercomputer before kick-off at Kingdom Arena, which then increased to 93% following Kadish's red card in the ninth minute. Yet, despite 21 shots on goal worth 2.48 expected goals (xG) - to their opponents' seven attempts with an xG of 0.77 - the hosts had to settle for a point, which was taken advantage of by Al-Nassr."
Al-Hilal were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Al-Ittihad, surrendering top spot in the Saudi Pro League after Al-Nassr's win. Karim Benzema assisted Salem Al Dawsari, and Malcom converted after five minutes. Hassen Kadish received a straight red in the ninth minute for a professional foul on Malcom following a VAR review, leaving Al-Ittihad with ten men for over 80 minutes. Muhannad Al Shanqiti's deep cross was headed in by Houssem Aouar eight minutes into the second half to equalise. Al-Hilal registered 21 shots and 2.48 xG but settled for a point, allowing Al-Nassr to take advantage.
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