In the Club World Cup round of 16, Hilal Manchester City already defeated after extra time to continue to the next round.
With this victory, Hilal was already the first Asian team to eliminate a European club in the history of Club World Cup.
Earlier, three Asian teams reached the final, but all lost to Real Madrid, while Guangzhou Evergrande also suffered two defeats from European opponents.
Hilal will be confronted with Fluminense in the next round.
Head-to-head record versus European teams:
• 2022 Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid 5–3 Al Hilal
• 2018 Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid 4–1 Al Ain
• 2016 Club World Cup Final: Real Madrid 4–2 Kashima Antlers
• 2015 Club World Cup semi -final: Barcelona 3–0 Guangzhou Evergrande
• 2013 Club World Cup Semi -final: Bayern Munich 3–0 Guangzhou Evergrande