Egypt dismantled Saudi Arabia 4–0 in a friendly on 27 March, delivering a clinical performance built on clinical finishing despite controlling just 39% possession. The visitors' 4–2–3–1 setup proved devastatingly effective on the counter, with Mahmoud Trezeguet, Omar Marmoush and Zizo each finding the net, while a fourth goal completed the rout. Saudi Arabia dominated possession at 61% and created seven shots, but mustered only 0.17 expected goals and failed to test Egypt's goalkeeper, managing zero shots on target. Egypt's ruthlessness was evident: eight shots on target from 13 attempts, translating to a 0.91 xG return that reflected their superior efficiency. Saudi Arabia's goalkeeper faced eight on-target efforts and saved only 50%, exposing defensive vulnerabilities that Egypt exploited repeatedly. The 3–4–2–1 formation offered little protection for the home side as Egypt's counter-attacking play punished possession-heavy but toothless football. This result underscores Egypt's attacking depth ahead of competitive fixtures.