Simone Inzaghi reveals Al Hilal’s secret to defeating Man City in Club World Cup

Simone Inzaghi has led Al Hilal to achieve a remarkable feat by eliminating Manchester City in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

This victory marks a special achievement for the Asian representative — now strengthened by several star players thanks to the club’s strong financial backing.

Despite only managing The Bluewaves for three weeks, the Italian coach has managed to perfectly blend the squad’s strengths.

“The secret to this victory is the players and the spirit they showed on the field,” said Inzaghi as reported by Tuttomercatoweb.

Al Hilal’s success — the Saudi Pro League and Asian Champions League champions — in defeating the European giant has received widespread appreciation across Asia.