Saudi El Clásico (), also called Saudi Derby, is the name for the football rivalry between Saudi clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad. It is contested twice a year in the Saudi Professional League competition and often in other competitions. The rivalry comes about as Riyadh and Jeddah are the two largest cities in Saudi Arabia.
Statistics
There had been 153 official meetings between the two teams. Al-Hilal won 66 times, while Al-Ittihad won 43 times.
Results in the league
Al-Ittihad in the league at home
Al-Hilal in the league at home
Results at Cup matches
King's Cup
(1957-1990)
(2008-Present)
Crown Prince Cup
Federation Cup
Super Cup
Continental
Friendly / Other
Honours
The rivalry reflected in "El Clásico" matches comes about as Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal are the most successful football clubs in Saudi Arabia. As seen below, Al-Hilal leads the count in official titles won with 66 trophies, while Al-Ittihad has won 35 trophies. Only official trophies are counted.
References
Al-Ittihad Club (Jeddah) Al Hilal SFC Football rivalries in Saudi Arabia 1960 establishments in Saudi Arabia Nicknamed sporting events