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In a thrilling semifinal clash, Al-Ahli Jeddah secured their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite final after defeating rivals Al-Hilal 3-1 at the radiant Jewel Stadium on Tuesday. Al-Ahli took an early lead with two first-half goals from Roberto Firmino (9’) and Ivan Toney (27’), putting them in a commanding position. However, Al-Hilal fought…
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal secured a dominant 7-0 victory over South Korea’s Guangzhou in the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals on Friday, booking their place in the semifinals in spectacular fashion. The match, held at Al-Inma Stadium, saw the Blue Waves deliver a historic performance, equaling their biggest-ever win in the competition and setting multiple records. …
Karim Benzema came to Al-Ittihad’s rescue with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw against rivals Al-Ahli in a pulsating Jeddah derby on Saturday. The result keeps the league leaders five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after Matchweek 26. Match Highlights Al-Ahli struck first when Roger Ibañez powered…
Ittihad Club, based in Jeddah, faced a tough month of March in the Saudi Roshn League, managing just one victory in three matches. This makes March their least successful month of the season so far, with a single win, two draws, and several dramatic moments that underscored their challenges. The club’s only win came in…
Al Ahli Secures Fifth Place with Dominant Performance Al Ahli delivered a commanding performance, defeating Al Qadsiah 4-1 at the Alinma Stadium. The win saw Al Ahli climb to fifth place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 44 points, while Al Qadsiah dropped to fourth place, trailing Al Nassr on goal difference. English striker…
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on Tuesday that Jeddah will host the final stages of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had previously granted Saudi Arabia the rights to host the tournament’s final rounds for both the current and upcoming seasons. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will be played…
Al-Nassr secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al-Ahli despite playing with 10 men, thanks to Jhon Duran’s stellar performance. The Colombian forward, who scored twice on his league debut last week, repeated the feat at Al Inma Bank Stadium on Thursday. Duran opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a stunning strike from the…
The first semi-final saw FC Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 win. A star of the match was 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who has been making waves as one of the brightest young talents in European football. Yamal showed his creativity and skill in the 17th minute, providing an exquisite…
