2008–09 Saudi Pro League
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The 2008–09 Saudi Professional League was the 33rd season of Saudi Professional League since its establishment in 1976. Al-Hilal were the defending champions, having won their 11th title in the previous season. The campaign began on 13 September 2008 and ended on 12 April 2009. A total of 12 teams contested the league, 10 of which already contested in the 2007–08 season, and two of which were promoted from the First Division.
Season | 2008–09 |
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Dates | 13 September 2008 – 12 April 2009 |
Champions | Al-Ittihad (8th title) |
Relegated | Abha Al-Watani |
AFC Champions League | Al-Ittihad Al-Hilal Al-Ahli Al-Shabab |
Gulf Club Champions Cup | Al-Nassr Al-Ettifaq |
Matches played | 134 |
Goals scored | 371 (2.77 per match) |
Top goalscorer | Nasser Al-Shamrani Hicham Aboucherouane (12 goals each) |
Biggest home win | Al-Hilal 7–0 Najran (20 December 2008) |
Biggest away win | Al-Raed 0–4 Al-Shabab (30 November 2008) Al-Shabab 0–4 Al-Ittihad (28 January 2009) |
Highest scoring | Al-Ittihad 7–2 Al-Watani (15 December 2008) Al-Raed 6–3 Al-Wehda (8 April 2009) |
Longest winning run | 5 games[1] Al-Ittihad |
Longest unbeaten run | 18 games[1] Al-Hilal |
Longest winless run | 12 games[1] Abha |
Longest losing run | 5 games[1] Al-Raed |
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On 12 April 2009, in the final round of the season, Al-Ittihad won the title after a 2–1 victory over Al-Hilal.[2] It was their eighth league title overall. Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, Al-Ahli and Al-Shabab all secured a berth for the 2010 AFC Champions League, while Al-Nassr and Al-Ettifaq qualified for the 2009–10 Gulf Club Champions Cup. Al-Watani and Abha were relegated to the First Division.[3]