Stunning Debuts: Saudi Clubs Shake Up Asian Champions League
In a thrilling opening round of the Asian Champions League, new signings Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez led Al-Hilal to victory, while other Saudi teams faced varied fortunes. Al-Duhail initially led, but Al-Hilal clinched the win. Defending champions Al-Ahli overcame Nasaf Qarshi, while Al-Ittihad suffered a defeat.
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In a stunning opening to the Asian Champions League, Al-Hilal's fresh additions Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez proved pivotal. Both players found the net in the Saudi club's 2-1 triumph over Qatar's Al-Duhail.
The match marked a key win for Simone Inzaghi, Al-Hilal's new head coach who joined from Inter Milan. Meanwhile, defending champions Al-Ahli showcased resilience, overturning a two-goal deficit to secure a 4-2 victory against Nasaf Qarshi, with French midfielder Enzo Millot's double being crucial.
Elsewhere, Al-Ittihad faced disappointment with a 2-1 loss to UAE's Al-Wahda. Across other matches, Iran's Tractor SC drew with Shabab Al-Ahli, while Sharjah defeated Al-Gharafa in a 4-3 thriller. The tournament is heating up as teams vie for a spot in the final 16.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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