Ali Al Bulaikhi, Al Hilal’s first team football defender, vowed to his colleague from Al Ittihad ahead of the upcoming Saudi Arabia League showdown, in addition to talk of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques coronating the leader with the Cup Title.
Al-Azraq managed to win the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup after defeating Al-Wahda on penalties (7-6) in a match that went to two extra halves after a positive goal draw last Friday.
Blue Star scored Al Hilal’s equalizing goal in estimated time instead of conceded, so the match went to two extra halves and then to penalties, which were eventually decided in their favor by the leader.
Al Bulaikhi threatens Al Ittihad before facing him in the Saudi League
During an interview with Al-Hilal’s Saudi defender to Al-Riyadiya newspaper, he said: “We had a lot of confidence that we would come back during the showdown with Al-Wahda and winning the championship was the result of hard work. all players.”
And he continued: “Al-Hilal is a strong and experienced team that can not give up in any confrontation, and I had a feeling that the championship would be ours after a lot of effort put in by the players.”
And he continued: “I always trust my colleagues, and penalties always require intense concentration, and we must thank Al Maouf, who made a big contribution to winning the title.”
And he continued: “Injuries, fatigue and absence from the field were the main reason for the defeat in the AFC Champions League, but a week after this defeat we were able to win the King’s Cup title.”
And he added: “Al-Hilal fans are the number 12 player and it is not strange for him to support the team wherever he goes and travels, and he deserves this championship and we give them the cup.”
And Al-Ittihad concluded by threatening ahead of the upcoming confrontation: “We aim to win all the remaining matches in the league, including El Clasico against Union We promise the fans to do our best.”