Mitrović’s hat-trick powers Al Hilal to a commanding victory over Esteghlal

Al Hilal secured an emphatic 3-0 win over Esteghlal in the fourth round of the AFC Champions League. Mitrović delivered a stunning hat-trick, scoring in the 15th, 33rd, and 74th minutes to lead his team to victory.

Forward Malcom started for Al Hilal but did not contribute directly to the scoreline, while Neymar entered the match in the second half but was substituted back to the bench in the 86th minute.

The Riyadh-based team currently leads the Western Conference standings with 12 points, while Esteghlal sits in seventh place with three points.

In the next round, Al Hilal will face Al Sadd, and Esteghlal will play Pakhtakor.