Al Faisaly vs NEOM SC

Neom SC made it two wins from two to open the Saudi Pro League season, beating Al-Faisaly 2-0 at Al Majma'ah Sports City. The visitors were patient in a goalless first half before turning the screw after the break, with one man doing all the damage. Alexandre Lacazette was the standout, scoring twice inside eight second-half minutes to settle the contest — first in the 51st minute with an assist from K. Al-Absi, then again in the 59th, teed up by H. Camara. Al-Faisaly picked up bookings for Théo Bongonda and Christian Bassogog as they chased the game, while Alaa Hejji saw red for Neom, though it came too late to change the outcome. The result leaves Neom SC flying at the top of the early standings, their defensive solidity and Lacazette's finishing giving Galtier's side real title credentials. For Al-Faisaly, it's back-to-back defeats to start the campaign, and Solinas will need answers fast if his side are to avoid getting dragged into an early relegation scrap.