Entre frustration et reconnaissance : lors du match aller de la Ligue des champions contre le PSG, l’entraîneur du Bayern a dû assister à la rencontre depuis les tribunes en raison d’une suspension pour carton jaune – une expérience qu’il qualifie lui-même de « catastrophe ». Il souligne néanmoins la grande force mentale et la capacité de remontée de son équipe.
Joshua Kimmich a plaidé pour une évolution des règles après la défaite 4-5 du Bayern Munich face au Paris Saint-Germain lors du match aller des demi-finales de la Ligue des champions.
La demi-finale aller de la Ligue des champions entre le Paris Saint-Germain et le Bayern Munich s’annonçait déjà comme un match de légende ; elle a finalement dépassé toutes les attentes, en grande partie grâce à Khvicha Kvaratskhelia et Ousmane Dembélé, auteurs chacun d’un doublé lors d’une victoire aussi palpitante qu’inattendue (5-4) pour les hommes de Luis Enrique au Parc des Princes.
Le Paris Saint-Germain et le FC Bayern Munich ont inscrit leur nom en lettres d’or dans l’histoire de la Ligue des champions lors de ce match aller de demi-finale spectaculaire.
Le Bayern Munich devra remonter son retard s'il veut se qualifier pour la finale de la Ligue des champions, après s'être incliné 5-4 face au Paris Saint-Germain lors d'un match aller passionnant de leur demi-finale. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano et Luis Diaz ont tous marqué pour les champions de Bundesliga, dans une rencontre qui a mis en valeur le meilleur du football offensif.
Al-Hilal are the most successful Saudi Pro League side ever, having won an astonishing 19 league titles. Their first-ever league title came at the end of the 1976-77 campaign. Currently, they are also the defending champions, having gone all the way in the 2023-24 season.
How many teams are in the Saudi Pro League?
Currently, there are 18 teams in the Saudi Pro League. In the first season ever, which took place in 1976-77, there were just eight teams. The number increased to 10 in the following season. Ahead of the 1981-82, Saudi Premier League and Saudi First Division merged to form one single league for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification process. However, from the 1984-85 season, the number teams reverted to 12.
Who has made the most Saudi Pro League appearances ever?
Legendary Saudi Arabian goalkeeper Mohamed Al-Deayea holds the record for most appearances in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Deayea played for Al-Taee and Al-Hilal and managed 406 appearances inthe league.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Saudi Pro League?
Majed Abdullah, also known as the Arabian Pele, is the league's all-time leading topscorer with 189 goals in 194 league games, all of them coming with Al-Nassr in a 21-year span. He is Al-Nassr's record goalscorer, with 259 goals in just 266 games.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Saudi Pro League?
Former Syrian midfielder Jehad Al-Hussain has registered the most assists in Saudi Pro League history, setting up 50 goals for his teammates in 208 games.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Saudi Pro League and how old was he?
Former Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is the oldest player to ever feature in Saudi Pro League. El Hadary was 45 years and 81 days old when he featured for Al-Taawoun in April 2018.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Saudi Pro League and how old was he?
Teenage sensation Talal Haji, who plays for Al-Ittihad, is the youngest player to ever play in Saudi Pro League. Haji achieved this feat at the age of 16 years and five days when he came on as a substitute for Romarinho in Al-Ittihad's 2-1 win over Al-Fateh in September 2023.
Which famous players have played in the Saudi Pro League?
Cristiano Ronaldo, Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino, N'Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, Yassine Bounou, Nacho, Aymeric Laporte, and Fabinho are among the most famous players to have played in the Saudi Pro League.
Which famous managers have managed in the Saudi Pro League?
Steven Gerrard, Laurent Blanc, and Stefano Pioli are some of Saudi Pro League's most prominent managers in history.
What is the biggest stadium in the Saudi Pro League?
The King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, which is home to Al-Shabab and Al-Riyadh, is the biggest stadium in Saudi Pro League. It has a capacity of 68,752.
Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Saudi Pro League?
Neymar is the most expensive player in Saudi Pro League history, costing a whopping £77.6 million when Al-Hilal bought him from Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.