Soccer-Al-Hilal set record for consecutive victories in Saudi Pro League

Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Hilal v Al Wehda - Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - December 15, 2023 Al Hilal players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo

(Reuters) - Leaders Al-Hilal set the record for consecutive victories in the Saudi Pro League with a 2-0 win over hosts Al-Ettifaq on Monday.

The Saudi giants are seven points clear at the top of the standings with 59 points from 21 matches, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr, who beat Al-Shabab 3-2 on Sunday.