Al-Hilal as guests of Al-Shamal
Saudi Al-Hilal faces Qatari Al-Shamal, while UAE's Al-Ahli faces Iran's Esteghlal in the Elite Asian Champions League.
Translated by Qiyas from النهار — Original source
Saudi club Al-Hilal and UAE’s Al-Ahli are aiming to continue their perfect starts and maintain their unbeaten records in the unified group stage of the AFC Champions League Elite, as Al-Hilal travel to face Qatar’s Al-Shamal, while Al-Ahli host Iran’s Esteghlal today. Al-Hilal seek to strengthen their position at the top, currently sitting third with a full points tally, separated from leaders Al Ain and Esteghlal only on goal difference, after successive victories over Qatari sides Al-Gharafa and Al-Sadd. Al-Shamal, meanwhile, sit tenth with just two points, following a draw against Saudi club Al-Ittihad and Iran’s Tractor.
