By Abdulrahman Samer | Pressbee Sports
BENZBERG, GERMANY — As part of their intense preparations for the 2025–2026 football season, Saudi giants Al Hilal will face Germany's Balingen in a pre-season friendly tonight at the Benzberga Arena. The match offers a crucial opportunity to test the team’s cohesion following major changes to the squad and to evaluate how well the new players are adapting to the tactical vision of the coach.
Kick-off Time – Wednesday, August 6, 2025:
- 7:30 PM (Saudi Arabia, Egypt)
- 8:30 PM (UAE)
Where to Watch
The match will be streamed exclusively on STC TV, the official broadcaster for Al Hilal’s pre-season camp matches. No other regional sports network has announced live coverage, making STC TV the only platform for fans eager to follow the action.
Expected Al Hilal Starting XI Tonight:
- Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
- Defenders: João Cancelo, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ali Al-Bulaihi, Theo Hernández
- Midfielders: Sergej Milinković-Savić, Mohamed Kanno, Malcom
- Forwards: Marcos Leonardo, Aleksandar Mitrović, Salem Al-Dawsari
This lineup is the most likely starting formation, though rotation and substitutions are expected throughout the match as the coach looks to test additional players.
Al Hilal's Pre-Season Momentum
Al Hilal is pushing hard in their preparations, aiming to compete at a higher level both domestically and in Asia. The team has made several key signings, particularly in defense and midfield, while retaining its core stars.
This friendly against Balingen is one of many planned warm-ups designed to increase match fitness, fine-tune team chemistry, and build momentum ahead of the Saudi Pro League’s return.
Tactical Tests and Player Evaluations
The coaching staff will use tonight’s match as a strategic experiment, testing new formations and evaluating the compatibility of recent signings with the team’s core. Expect tactical flexibility, physical conditioning, and technical drills to be on full display, as the squad gets closer to competitive readiness.
Stay tuned as Al Hilal continues its quest for excellence, using tonight’s fixture as a stepping stone toward a demanding and ambitious 2025–2026 season.
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