In Jeddah, under the floodlights of King Abdullah Sports City, Al Hilal set a world record. The Saudi Arabian football club achieved their 28th consecutive victory, a feat unmatched by any top-tier team globally, with a 2-0 win over city rivals Al-Ittihad. This victory propelled them into the Asian Champions League semifinals with a commanding 4-0 aggregate.
🔝The longest winning streak in football history is now in #AlHilal’s name … Asia’s Leader records continue 💙 pic.twitter.com/WSic05SM4W
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) March 12, 2024
Al Hilal’s triumph eclipsed the previous record of 27 consecutive wins, surpassing The New Saints of Wales and the legendary Ajax team of the early ’70s. Jorge Jesus, Al Hilal’s coach, celebrated the achievement. “This is truly an incredible achievement,” he stated, acknowledging the collective effort behind this historic moment.
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All 28 matches Al-Hilal won to set the world record
Here’s the list with all 28 matches and dates in Al Hilal’s record-setting win streak:
1. 25/09/2023 – Al-Jabalain 0 – 1 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
2. 29/09/2023 – Al-Hilal 2 – 0 Al-Shabab | Domestic Cup Round of 16
3. 03/10/2023 – Nassaji Mazandaran 0 – 3 Al-Hilal | AFC Champions League
4. 07/10/2023 – Al-Akhdoud 0 – 3 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
5. 20/10/2023 – Al-Hilal 1 – 0 Al-Khaleej | Saudi Pro League
6. 23/10/2023 – Al-Hilal 6 – 0 Mumbai City | AFC Champions League
7. 27/10/2023 – Al-Hilal 3 – 1 Al-Ahli | Saudi Pro League
8. 30/10/2023 – Al-Hilal 3 – 0 Al-Hazem | Domestic Cup Round of 16
9. 03/11/2023 – Al-Fateh 0 – 2 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
10. 06/11/2023 – Mumbai City 0 – 2 Al-Hilal | AFC Champions League
11. 10/11/2023 – Al-Hilal 2 – 0 Al-Taawon | Saudi Pro League
12. 25/11/2023 – Al-Hazem 0 – 9 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
13. 28/11/2023 – Navbahor 0 – 2 Al-Hilal | AFC Champions League
14. 01/12/2023 – Al-Hilal 3 – 0 Al-Nassr | Saudi Pro League
15. 04/12/2023 – Al-Hilal 2 – 1 Nassaji Mazandaran | AFC Champions League
16. 08/12/2023 – Al-Tai 1 – 2 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
17. 11/12/2023 – Al-Hilal 3 – 0 Al-Taawon | Domestic Cup Quarterfinals
18. 15/12/2023 – Al-Hilal 2 – 0 Al-Wehda | Saudi Pro League
19. 21/12/2023 – Al-Hilal 7 – 0 Abha | Saudi Pro League
20. 29/12/2023 – Al-Fayha 0 – 2 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
21. 15/02/2024 – Sepahan 1 – 3 Al-Hilal | AFC Champions League Round of 16
22. 18/02/2024 – Al-Hilal 3 – 1 Al-Raed | Saudi Pro League
23. 22/02/2024 – Al-Hilal 3 – 1 Sepahan | AFC Champions League Round of 16
24. 26/02/2024 – Al-Ettifaq 0 – 2 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
25. 01/03/2024 – Al-Hilal 3 – 1 Al-Ittihad | Saudi Pro League
26. 05/03/2024 – Al-Hilal 2 – 0 Al-Ittihad | AFC Champions League Quarterfinals
27. 08/03/2024 – Al-Riyadh 1 – 3 Al-Hilal | Saudi Pro League
28. 11/03/2024 – Al-Hilal 2 – 0 Al-Ittihad | AFC Champions League Quarterfinals Second Leg
The 28th Consecutive Victory 👏🏻
Here’s our winning journey ⭐️
Pride and glory.. all the way 🤩#AlHilal 🔝 pic.twitter.com/QEq3ykUEot
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) March 12, 2024
The feat follows Al Hilal’s significant investment in player transfers, approximately $380 million, facilitated by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund.
