How edge against Neves is decisive for the decision of mega title Match-Up

Al Ittihad lost only twice this season, once a 2-1 defeat by Damac and the other on the violent rival Al Hilal.

In the game last September in Al Hilal, Laurent Blancs was blown out of the water early on, with the goal line with a little more than 30 minutes on the clock 3-0 with 3: 0.

It was just as dominant as in a Saudi Clasico, and Blanc explained that the game was over within the first 10 minutes.

In the heart of all the stand Al Hilals Rolls Royce, Ruben Neves, who achieved a performance to remember when he collected the man’s honor. In the battle of the midfield, the Portuguese star is surprised between him and Al Ittihads N’Golo.

Two assists, four chances that have been created, are 10 in the last third, two shares, five recovery and a 96 percent transfer accuracy are about as good as from a central midfielder.

Now, in the corresponding Clasico, which is to develop this Saturday, it is again of the opinion that the supremacy of the midfield is decisive for the decision of the fate of this most consequential conflict between Al Ittihad and Al Hilal.

With Al Hilal second to Al Ittihad in the Roshn Saudi League 2024-25 and therefore the role of Hunter and not hunting, the dynamics of the game have changed.

With a 4-point lead on the summit, Al Ittihad has the chance to open a lead of seven points on their rivals, which increasingly their chances of a second top title in three years.

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Conversely, Al Hilal Al Ittihad’s victory, who has not hit her Riad opponents in RSL since April 2021, could be a psychological blow – a run with seven games. Significantly, it would bring you back within a point of the Jeddah club.

How this changes the way of thinking of the players will be fascinating, and we do not forget that Al Ittihad Al Hilal has already beaten this season: last month, in the quarter -finals of the King’s Cup, they triumphed to eliminate the current owners.

Therefore, the midfield battlefield, which is mainly ruled by Neves and edge, is most likely crucial for the decision of the result of a Clasico – and perhaps the title race as a whole.

The two former English Premier League representatives share the same area of ​​the field, but play very different roles for their respective teams.

Although the two central midfielder, the two central midfielder, the two attacks of the two, who this season were caused by his five templates and 29 opportunities – seven of which were “great opportunities” – in the RSL.

The ability of the Portuguese playmaker to cross the ball from wide areas makes it particularly threatening, especially on Saturday when Aleksandar Mitrovic is declared to return.

In contrast, Kante has a lonely support this season, and almost half the chances that arose at the age of 15. But his task is not to be attacked, it is to deny it.

The FIFA World Cup winner is a midfield. An executor, his overwhelming games, puts up the kilometers that patroll the zones and cut off the passing alleys. In doing so, he denies the opposition the opportunity to make a clear path to the Al -ittihad defense.

The French international, who triggered a sensational UEFA European Championship for his national team from 2024 from 2024 this season, for average sections per 90 minutes (2.3).

In contrast to the style of Neves, which has 12 sections for the campaign, this also mainly takes up more advanced positions.

However, the opposing midfielder love playing on the ball and edge of the third (1374) and Neves Eight (1161) for passes in the league with similar ranking lists for ball contacts – edge, third (1660) and Neves, 12. ( 1357)).

Obviously they are the heartbeat of their team, and although there are others who make the headlines, the entire machine would not work so well without their purring engines.

In view of the different ways in style, this means that the edge and Neves are probably directly head of the season during the second Clasico of the season, which is a tempting view for those.

In a competition with such high operations.

However, the marquee match-up is also about more than these two fighters, with two players of the same important players play on both sides next to the respective duo.

Neves has the silky Sergei Milinkovic-Savic for Company, while the former Liverpool star Fabinho works perfectly together with edge. The twin rates form two of the most dynamic midfields that the Saudi top flight experienced.

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A lot has changed since the two teams got to know each other in Matchweek 4 in September when Al Hilal scored 3: 1 winner to reach the top position. On Saturday, in the return meeting, we will find out how much.

What did Blanc learn from the first excursion when Al Ittihad was blown away in the opening salvos? What did Jorge Jesus do on the other side of Al Hilal’s recent defeat in the King’s Cup?

The tactics are two of the Wilsten in the RSL with long success stories in Europe.

In fact, they have history before their current roles. When Blanc was in PSG and Jesus in Benfica, they met in the group phases of the UEFA Champions League 2013/14, and while Blanc’s PSG won the first tie 3-0 at home, Jesus received a 2-1 in the second revenge .

The attitude for the renewal of her rivalry may have moved to the east, but the desire to be successful is certainly still burning.

How will Blanc use his troops to use the influence of the former Wolverhampton Wanderers star this time in the inner row of Neves Superior in September in September?

For Jesus and Al Hilal, with just one win in the last four in the league – a mini crisis for a club that is used to success – can you find a way out of your current radio?

How will you stop Karim Benzema, who scored seven goals and six templates in his last 10 RSL excursions, and who was the decisive factor in Al Ittihad’s recent King’s Cup Triumph?

There are fascinating subplots, questions and tactical disputes wherever you are looking for. Fortunately, for fans this already gripping RSL is making the most expected Saudi Clasico relationships in recent times.