Al-Ittihad secured a commanding 4–1 away victory over Al-Ettifaq in the tenth round of the Saudi Pro League, in a match played at EGO Stadium in Dammam on 20 October 2026.
The visitors dominated the scoreboard thanks to goals from George Ilenikhena and Houssem Aouar, along with a brace from Youssef En-Nesyri. Al-Ettifaq's lone reply came through Sultan Haroun.
The result lifted Al-Ittihad to 20 points and fourth place in the standings. Al-Ettifaq remained on 15 points in eighth position following the defeat on home soil.
Why it matters
With the campaign approaching its midway stage, the three points keep Al-Ittihad firmly in contention near the top of the table. The convincing away performance, highlighted by En-Nesyri's double, offers a confidence boost as the club chases a strong finish to the season.
For Al-Ettifaq, the loss leaves them in mid-table and searching for consistency as the schedule continues. Both clubs enjoy sizeable followings among residents and fans across the Kingdom, making every Pro League round a key fixture on the local sporting calendar.
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