In a dramatic twist following Al Hilal’s 2-1 victory over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup, a video has surfaced showing a heated exchange between the Saudi club’s legendary captain, Yasser Al-Qahtani, and Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
The incident, which occurred after the final whistle in Athens, was reportedly sparked by a note passed from Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to Al-Qahtani. The content of the note has not been publicly revealed, but its delivery was the clear catalyst for the confrontation.
Video footage shows Al-Qahtani, an icon of Saudi football, approaching Bounou and engaging in a fierce verbal attack. The Al Hilal legend gestures animatedly while speaking directly to the Sevilla shot-stopper, who listens before eventually walking away from the escalating situation.
The match itself was a historic one for Al Hilal, marking their first-ever UEFA Super Cup appearance. They took the lead in the 64th minute through Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. Sevilla’s Croatian veteran Ivan Rakitic equalized just five minutes later, forcing the game into extra time.
The decisive moment came in the 104th minute. A deflected cross from Al Hilal’s right-back, Saud Abdulhamid, looped over Bounou and into the net, sealing a famous win for the Asian champions.
While the on-field battle was settled in Athens, this post-match clash between a club legend and an opposing goalkeeper has added a new, contentious chapter to the story of Al Hilal’s landmark night.
