On Wednesday, Neymar scored the fastest ever hat-trick in Saudi Arabian football league history as his side FC Barcelona thrashed Al-Hilal 5-1 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
The Brazilian forward, who is currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain to Barca, netted all three goals in just over five minutes during the match, which was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Neymar's stunning display was a fitting tribute to the Brazilian national team's World Cup win earlier this year, and he has now passed the record for the fastest hat-trick in the Saudi Arabian Premier League.
The 26-year-old scored twice in the first half, with his third coming in the second period after being introduced as a substitute. The final goal came in the 44th minute when he headed home a corner kick by Lionel Messi.
Barcelona went into the game looking to bounce back from their loss to Manchester United in the Champions League last week, but they were well ahead thanks to Neymar's goals.
Al-Hilal, meanwhile, had a difficult time containing the attacking trio of Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, who combined for six shots on target in the match.
It was a memorable night for the Brazilian, who has been in fine form since joining Barca in January. He has already scored four goals in his first two appearances for the Catalan club, and he will hope to continue his impressive form as Barca look to maintain their lead at the top of the table.
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