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Al Ahli beat Machida Zelvia to retain Asian Champions League title

Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema·AFP·about 1 month ago
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Back to back Champions League titles for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli Last updated: April 26, 2026 | 01:19 Al-Ahli players celebrate with the trophy after beating Machida Zelvia 1-0 in the final of the AFC Champions League football match between Al-Ahli Saudi FC and FC Machida Zelvia at the King Abdullah Sports City, in Jeddah on April 25, 2026. AFP-ABDEL GHANI BASHIR Al Ahli became the first club in more than two decades to win back-to-back Asian Champions League titles when they overcame Japan's Machida Zelvia 1-0 in extra time in Jeddah on Saturday. The defending champions, who 12 months ago defeated Kawasaki Frontale to claim a first continental crown, retained the trophy thanks to substitute Feras Al Buraikan's 96th-minute finish in front of 58,984 people at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium - the Saudi Arabians' home ground. Al Ahli had been reduced to 10 men midway through the second half when defender Zakaria Hawsawi was shown a straight red for violent conduct.…

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