RIYADH — Al Hilal midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic delivered one of the goals of the season on Thursday night, scoring a spectacular overhead kick to inspire the league leaders to a commanding 4-1 victory over Al Fayha in the Roshn Saudi League. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic with a beautiful goal against Al Fayhapic.twitter.com/xb1C93AVak— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) January 22, 2026 The Serbian international equalised in breathtaking fashion in the 37th minute at Kingdom Arena, cancelling out Fashion Sakala’s surprise opener with an acrobatic effort that immediately drew comparisons to the trademark goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. From that moment on, Al Hilal seized full control of the contest, going on to secure their 13th consecutive league victory and extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. The reigning champions continue to set the pace in the title race, with Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, and Al Ahli — spearheaded by in-form striker Ivan Toney — their closest challengers. Al Qadsiah and Al Taawoun remain in pursuit, but Hilal’s relentless consistency has made them the team to beat. Fresh off their record-breaking 2023–24 title triumph, Al Hilal once again look a class apart under head coach Simone Inzaghi, with Milinkovic-Savic central to their dominance. The midfielder admitted the goal held special meaning, given his long-standing admiration for Ibrahimovic. “He’s my idol,” Milinkovic-Savic said after the match. “I like his mentality and his confidence. This goal was not easy at all — I didn’t expect the shot to come out so well — but I’m happy it went in and that it was similar to his goals.” The 29-year-old added that the acrobatic finish was not something he had planned. “No, for sure I didn’t score a goal like this before,” he said. “It’s not easy, especially for someone tall like me. But today it worked. Let’s see if it happens again.” As overhead kicks continue to light up the Roshn Saudi League — following similar moments this season from Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman — Milinkovic-Savic’s strike stands out as another statement of the competition’s growing spectacle. For Al Hilal, however, it was more than just a highlight-reel moment. It was yet another step in a title charge that is gathering unstoppable momentum.RIYADH — Al Hilal midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic delivered one of the goals of the season on Thursday night, scoring a spectacular overhead kick to inspire the league leaders to a commanding 4-1 victory over Al Fayha in the Roshn Saudi League. Sergej Milinkovic-Savic with a beautiful goal against Al Fayhapic.twitter.com/xb1C93AVak— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) January 22, 2026 The Serbian international equalised in breathtaking fashion in the 37th minute at Kingdom Arena, cancelling out Fashion Sakala’s surprise opener with an acrobatic effort that immediately drew comparisons to the trademark goals of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. From that moment on, Al Hilal seized full control of the contest, going on to secure their 13th consecutive league victory and extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points. The reigning champions continue to set the pace in the title race, with Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, and Al Ahli — spearheaded by in-form striker Ivan Toney — their closest challengers. Al Qadsiah and Al Taawoun remain in pursuit, but Hilal’s relentless consistency has made them the team to beat. Fresh off their record-breaking 2023–24 title triumph, Al Hilal once again look a class apart under head coach Simone Inzaghi, with Milinkovic-Savic central to their dominance. The midfielder admitted the goal held special meaning, given his long-standing admiration for Ibrahimovic. “He’s my idol,” Milinkovic-Savic said after the match. “I like his mentality and his confidence. This goal was not easy at all — I didn’t expect the shot to come out so well — but I’m happy it went in and that it was similar to his goals.” The 29-year-old added that the acrobatic finish was not something he had planned. “No, for sure I didn’t score a goal like this before,” he said. “It’s not easy, especially for someone tall like me. But today it worked. Let’s see if it happens again.” As overhead kicks continue to light up the Roshn Saudi League — following similar moments this season from Ronaldo and Kingsley Coman — Milinkovic-Savic’s strike stands out as another statement of the competition’s growing spectacle. For Al Hilal, however, it was more than just a highlight-reel moment. It was yet another step in a title charge that is gathering unstoppable momentum.
Milinkovic-Savic channels Ibrahimovic with stunning overhead kick as Al Hilal extend winning run
