Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Raed Battle to a Goalless Draw in the Saudi Pro League
Al-Ahli Saudi and Al-Raed squared off on Saturday in the 2023–2024 Saudi Pro League, ending in a goalless draw.
Al-Ahli coach Matias Jahiel fielded a skilfully balanced attacking line-up that included Allan Saint-Maximin, Firas Al-Buraikan, and Riyad Mahrez. Al-Ahli found penetrating Al-Raed’s strong defense challenging, even with their impressive lineup.
Matias Jahiel made a calculated tactical substitution for Saint-Maximin in the 82nd minute with Roberto Firmino, but Al-Ahli still missed clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Al-Ahli Saudi has 31 points from 16 games after the draw, with 9 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses.
Al-Raed, meanwhile, has 13 points, 3 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, and languishes at 17th place. Significantly, this draw ends Al-Ahli Saudi’s seven-game home winning streak against Al-Raed, which dates back to 2015.
This result keeps the fans anxiously awaiting the unexpected turns that each match delivers by serving as a painful reminder of the intense competitiveness and unanticipated twists that define the Saudi Pro League.
