Simone Inzaghi shields Gabriel Martinelli & Ollie Watkins after $200m attack fires blanks to end Al Hilal's historic 47-game unbeaten streak

Goal | 08.09.2026 17:13
The defeat is particularly stinging given the immense investment Al-Hilal made during the summer transfer window to bolster an already star-studded squad. Inzaghi selected all three of his high-profile attackers, signed this summer from Premier League clubs for a combined fee reported at more than $200 million. Despite the presence of Gabriel Martinelli, Ollie Watkins, and Crysencio Summerville, the hosts were unable to find a breakthrough, highlighting a rare lack of cohesion in the final third that will surely concern the coaching staff.
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