Al-Hilal boss Leandro Jardim believes that Chelsea were more effective than his side.
The Saudi Arabian side were unable to take advantage of their second half possession to get back into the game after Romelu Lukaku had given Chelsea the lead.
Jardim felt his side gave a good account of themselves, but lacked ruthlessness in front of goal.
"Defeats are felt as a group; he [defender Alshahrani whose mistake led to Lukaku's goal] was surprised by the ball and couldn't then do anything about it," said Jardim to reporters post-game.
"I'm sure he will be disappointed but he doesn't carry that alone or by himself.
"When we lose and when we win, we lose and we win together.
"In strategy we obtained more control of the match.
"We had greater openings and more time on the ball but they were more effective.
"The difference was efficacy; for sure Chelsea were more effective and that's why they won 1-0."
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