What Neymar Said After Saudi League Debut With Al Hilal Ends With an Assist and Sweet Victory

• Neymar Jr. made a dream start to life in the Saudi Pro League
• The Brazilian playmaker's cameo appearance helped Al-Hilal chalk a comprehensive 6-1 win against Al-Riyadh
• Up next for Neymar and his new club is a clash in the AFC Champions League on September 18

Neymar Junior enjoyed a near-perfect debut in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, contributing to a resounding victory over Al-Riyadh at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.

The former Barcelona and Santos ace, who joined Al-Hilal from PSG this summer, provided an assist during his cameo appearance as the Blue Waves dominated with a 6-1 win.

Despite not finding the back of the net himself, Neymar's presence on the field was impactful during his 24-minute stint, Mykhel reports.

Following the triumphant performance, which propelled Al-Hilal back to the top of the table, the Brazilian playmaker took to social media to share his sentiments.

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"Very happy to debut with victory... thanks to the fans for the tribute." He shared on the X App (formerly known as Twitter), along with an appreciative hand gesture and a blue heart emoji.

Neymar's next game for Al Hilal

Next on the schedule for the 31-year-old and his new teammates is a home match against Uzbekistan's Navbahor Namangan on September 18th in a Group D clash of the AFC Champions League, Asia's equivalent of Europe's premier club competition.

Neymar celebrates debut win with fans

Meanwhile, after the resounding victory, Ney joined his Al-Hilal teammates in celebrating and showing appreciation to the passionate fans.

On his way to the tunnel, the ex-PSG forward waved to the supporters and expressed his gratitude for their unwavering support.

He demonstrated his affection by making a "love" gesture with his hand and tapping the club's crest on his chest.

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Al Hilal fans pay heartfelt tribute to Neymar

Sports Brief also reported that Neymar marked his debut for Al-Hilal in their match against Al-Riyadh, which they won 6-1. The Brazilian superstar entered the game in the 64th minute with his team already leading 2-0.

Prior to his introduction, Al-Hilal fans paid tribute to him by revealing a massive banner displaying his image, celebrating his recent milestone for the national team.