Al-Ittihad 3-4 Al-Hilal: Aleksandar Mitrovic bags stunning hat-trick as Saudi Pro League champions drop points for the first time this season

Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic bagged a hat-trick on Friday as Al-Hilal pulled off a stunning comeback  to beat 4-3 with Al-Ittihad.

The hosts came into the game as Saudi League Champions and had not dropped a point so far this season.

It looked like their form would continue when Brazilian captain Romarinho opened the scoring after just 16 minutes.

Mitrovic equalised minutes later, but goals from star signing Karim Benzema and Abderrazak Hamdallah meant Ittihad were leading 3-1 at the break.

Karim Benzema also got on the scoresheet but could not keep his side’s 100 per cent record alive

Jorge Jesus’ side did not let their heads drop, though, as Mitrovic added two more goals in five minutes to bring the scores level with 25 minutes remaining.

Nasser Al-Dawsari then completed the turnaround with a 71st minute winner that moved his side top of the Pro League.

Al-Hilal are the only side who remain unbeaten, with four wins and a draw from their opening five games.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side remain just one point behind after picking up four wins before Friday’s setback.