Rivalries
Al-Ittihad has long-standing rival with Al-Hilal, From the start of national competitions the clubs were seen as representatives of two rival regions in Saudi Arabia: Hijaz and Najd, as well as of the two cities. After the successful of Al Hilal in Asia and won two Champions League in years 1991 and 1999, on the other side, Al Ittihad has won two titles in two years, they produced arguably the biggest shock in Asian club history when they overturned a 3-1 home defeat by Seongnam Chunma, pulling off a 5-0 away win to secure the Asian crown. Al Ittihad also known as club of the people such as FC Barcelona, Liverpool and Boca Juniors. the club has a strong supporters for been the club of the people. Al-Hilal Club is a royal, Al-Hilal has a large-supporters and most of them in the capital city and the eastern region.
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