Move over Karim Benzema - Aleksandar Mitrovic is the king of the Clasico! Saudi Pro League winners and losers as Al-Hilal end Al-Ittihad's perfect start while Cristiano Ronaldo keeps Al-Nassr on an upward trajectory
The former Fulham striker netted a stunning hat-trick to move his new side to the top of the table heading into the international break
Matches between Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal are always special encounters. 'The Saudi Clasico' is the most historic game on the Pro League calendar, as the competition's two most successful clubs face off in front of bumper crowds. But if there were any worries that the influx of foreign stars would blunt the rivalry at all, then there need not have been.
Friday's 4-3 win for Al-Hilal proved to be the Pro League game of the season so far, as the visitors came from 3-1 down at half-time to end their hosts 100 percent start to the campaign and claim top spot for themselves heading into the international break.
That they were able to move to the summit was, in part, also down to Al-Ahli losing their own perfect record in some style, as the newly-promoted outfit were thrashed 5-1 at Al-Fath, while Cristiano Ronaldo and co. at Al-Nassr continue to close the gap after their poor start to the season, and are now just four points off the top following a third successive league victory.
GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from the latest round of Saudi Pro League action...
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