Today, Monday, October 21st, na big match dey happen for AFC Champions League as Al Ain go face Al Hilal for League stage Matchday 3. The match go kick off by 12:00 PM ET at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Al Hilal, wey be one of the top teams in Asia, dey come with strong form, having won their first two matches with a commanding +7 goal difference. Dem dey top Group B, and dem ready to extend their lead. On the other hand, Al Ain dey struggle, managing only one point from their first two games after a draw and a loss.
The big news for this match be the return of Brazilian star Neymar to Al Hilal after almost a year of injury. Neymar tear his ACL during Brazil‘s World Cup qualifying match against Uruguay in October 2023, and he just start training with Al Hilal since September 29. His return dey expected to give Al Hilal big boost.
Al Ain coach, Hernan Crespo, acknowledge say Al Hilal dey even better than last season. “If I thought last year Al Hilal was the better team in Asia, now they are even better,” Crespo say. Despite dis, Al Ain still dey confident in their ability to perform well on home ground.
Fans in the USA can watch the match live on Paramount+ and other streaming services. The match also available on various TV channels for those who prefer traditional viewing.
