Donis’s first test: a reassuring defeat or an early alarm bell?

Saudi Arabia’s 1-2 defeat by Ecuador was not the real title of the match, although it was the first opportunity to reveal the features of the new project led by Greece’s Giorgos Donis, a few days before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

True, the “Greens” came out defeated, but what appeared on the field gave the fans many positive indicators that the team lacked for a long time, especially in terms of technical identity and playing style.