Neom suffered a 3–1 defeat to Oman's Al-Shabab on 27 October 2026 in the second round of the Gulf Club Champions League, in a match held at Al-Rustaq Sports Complex in Rustaq, Oman.
Despite the loss, Neom held onto second place in Group A with 3 points, keeping the club within reach of the knockout stage as the group fixtures continue.
For the hosts, the result marked a turning point. Al-Shabab claimed their first 3 points of the campaign, lifting the Omani side into third place in the same group and reshaping the competition at the top.
The Gulf Club Champions League brings together leading clubs from across the region, offering Saudi football fans a chance to follow familiar teams testing themselves against rivals from neighbouring countries. Group A remains tightly contested, and the margins between the top sides could prove decisive in the rounds ahead.
Neom will aim to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures, with every point carrying added weight as the group stage heads toward its conclusion.
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