Sergej Milinkovic-Savic continued his exceptional form for Al-Hilal, scoring in the 53rd minute during Friday's Saudi Roshn League clash against Al-Shabab at the SHG Arena in Riyadh. The Serbian midfielder's clinical finish from a low cross by full-back Mohammed Mahzari extended his remarkable run of consecutive goal-scoring appearances to four matches.
The 31-year-old midfielder has established himself as Al-Hilal's primary attacking threat this season, currently leading the club's scoring charts with four league goals. Milinkovic-Savic's proficiency against Al-Shabab is particularly noteworthy, as the match extended his record to five goals against the Riyadh outfit—more than any other opponent in the competition. His second-placed finish in the overall Roshn League scoring race, just two goals behind England's Ivan Toney of Al-Ahli, underscores his influential role in Al-Hilal's campaign.
Historic Start Since Lazio Move
Since arriving from AS Lazio in summer 2023, Milinkovic-Savic has been steadily building his legacy in Saudi Arabia. His current sequence of consecutive-game scoring marks his finest start in a Roshn League campaign since joining the club. The midfielder's ability to combine midfield distribution with genuine attacking threat has made him indispensable to Al-Hilal's offensive strategy, particularly in direct, high-intensity fixtures against regional rivals.
Al-Shabab represents his favourite hunting ground, with five goals in the fixture demonstrating his tactical awareness and clinical finishing in those specific matchups. As the season progresses, Milinkovic-Savic will look to maintain his momentum and potentially challenge Toney for the Roshn League's golden boot—a remarkable achievement for a midfielder operating in one of world football's most competitive domestic leagues.
