Does Malcom play today? Where to watch Al-Hilal x Neom SC with lineup confirmed for the duel for the Saudi Championship
Brazilian striker Malcom is confirmed in the starting lineup of Al-Hilal for the clash this Saturday, May 16, 2026, against Neom SC. The match, valid for the 33rd round of Saudi Pro League, takes place on the Kingdom Arena lawn, in Riade, starting at 1:05 pm in the official Brasília time. The player’s selection in the starting eleven ends the mysteries about the formation of the home team’s offensive sector.
The technical committee of the Riade club chose to keep the athlete on the front line to seek the three points in front of their fans. Al-Hilal currently occupies the isolated second place of Campeonato Saudita with 78 points in the table. This Saturday’s opponent appears in eighth place in the national competition with 44 points and is trying to surprise the favorites.
Malcom commands Al-Hilal’s offensive actions on Riade
Italian coach Simone Inzaghi confirmed the Brazilian athlete in the initial formation structured in the traditional 4-4-2 tactical design. Malcom will have the main mission of giving speed to the transition sector and looking for individual plays on the sides of the opponent’s field. The player received special attention from the Al-Hilal physiology department in training throughout the week. The player’s official release occurred after final physical tests in the locker room.
The striker’s partner on Al-Hilal’s front line this afternoon will be the young Brazilian center forward Marcos Leonardo. The home team’s midfield has the technical support of S. Mandash and the creativity of Sergej Milinković-Savić. Containing plays in the central circle is the responsibility of captain M. Kanno alongside young N. Al-Dawsari.
Escalação complete Al-Hilal in Kingdom Arena
Al-Hilal’s defensive system will have the experienced goalkeeper Bono selected in the starting goal for this Saturday’s round in Riade. The defense line was set up with M. Al-Harbi playing on the right flank, while the Frenchman Theo Hernández takes over on the left flank. The starting central defense chosen by the Italian commander will have Rúben Neves deep and H. Altambakti in coverage.
- Bono
- M. Al-Harbi
- Rúben Neves
- H.Altambakti
- Theo Hernández
- S.Mandash
- S. Milinković-Savić
- M. Kanno
- N. Al-Dawsari
- Malcom
- Marcos Leonardo
The home team’s bench has a variety of alternatives for the second half of the match at home. Coach Simone Inzaghi listed players Ahmad Abu Rasen, Mohammed Al-Yami, Ali Lajami, Murad Al Hawsawi, Saimon Bouabre, Abdulkarim Darisi and Mohamed Kader Meite. The coaching staff intends to rotate the squad if the team builds a comfortable lead in the final stage.
Neom SC selected by coach Christophe Galtier away from home
French coach Christophe Galtier also set up the visiting team in a 4-4-2 tactical formation to try to neutralize the home team’s favoritism. Goalkeeper M. Bułka starts the match defending the team’s goals in Kingdom Arena. The Neom SC defense will have K. Al-Dawsari on the right flank, A. Faris on the left flank, the captain Ahmed Hegazy and N. Zeze in the central defense.
The visiting team’s midfield sector has M. Alburayk, A. Al-Hejji, A. Kone and R. M. Tanfouri among the starters. The Neom SC attack line relies on the speed of the young Uruguayan Luciano Rodríguez alongside the experience of the Frenchman Alexandre Lacazette. The French coach worked on defensive compactness in the last activities before the trip to the capital.
Onde watch live Al-Hilal x Neom SC on TV and streaming
Brasil fans have official channels on closed TV and on the internet to watch the Malcom match live. Canal Goat transmits all the emotions of the duel with images and for free on its official YouTube page. Digital coverage opens the signal minutes before kickoff with information straight from the stadium.
On pay television, the Sportv channel shows the Saudi league match exclusively throughout the country. Subscribers can follow the detailed analysis of the starting teams during the opening of the event in the sports schedule. Partner broadcasters’ streaming platforms transmit the signal in real time to cell phones, computers and televisions.
