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WATCH: Who needs Neymar?! Aleksandar Mitrovic bags 14th goal of Saudi Pro League campaign for Al-Hilal to extend incredible goalscoring streak to seven league matches

Aleksandar Mitrovic extended his incredible goalscoring record for Al-Hilal in the league to seven games with a penalty against Al-Tai on Friday.

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  • Mitrovic has stepped up in Neymar's absence
  • Scored from 12 yards against Al-Tai
  • Has netted in seven consecutive games

  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Mitrovic has been in absolutely incredible form for Hilal this season, even with the absence of chief creator Neymar, who has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament. The Serbia international has scored 14 goals this season and now has a run of scoring in seven consecutive matches, with his latest coming from the spot.

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Hilal have been in incredible form this season and have yet to lose, only dropping points in two games: a draw with Al-Fayha on the opening day and a draw with Damac FC in September. They are on a run of nine consecutive wins and are seven points ahead of second-placed Al-Nassr.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MITROVIC?

    The former Fulham forward will be out to continue his incredible record when Hilal play Al-Taawoun in the Kings Cup of Champions on Monday. They return to league action next Friday, against Al-Wehda.

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