Al Hilal to take on Shabab in Saudi Arabian league clash
Riyadh derby set to be a close encounter
Two of Saudi Arabia's top teams, Al Hilal and Al Shabab, will face off in a highly anticipated Riyadh derby on Friday.
Al Hilal, the defending champions, are slight favorites heading into the match, but Al Shabab will be no pushovers. The two teams have a long history of close matches, and this one is sure to be no different.
Al Hilal have won the last two meetings between the two teams, but Al Shabab will be looking to turn the tables this time around. The home side will also be buoyed by the return of their star striker, Salem Al-Dawsari, who has been out injured for the past few weeks.
Al Shabab will be without their suspended captain, Sharahili, but they will still have plenty of quality in their team. The likes of Abderrazak Hamdallah and Ever Banega will be looking to make a big impact for the visitors.
The match is expected to be a close and exciting affair. Al Hilal will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season, while Al Shabab will be determined to get their first win over their rivals in over two years.
The match will be played at the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh on Friday at 7pm local time.
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