Al-Ahli Secure Top-Eight Finish in Asian Champions League

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ahli have confirmed their progress to the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League. In a dominant 5-0 win over Al-Shorta in Baghdad, Al-Ahli secured a top-eight finish alongside Tractor FC from Iran. Roger Ibanez opened the scoring for Al-Ahli in the 30th minute, followed by goals from Ivan Toney, Galeno, Saleh Abu Al-Shamat, and Ziyad Al-Johani. The win saw Al-Ahli move on to 13 points from six matches, guaranteeing their spot in the next round. Ibanez attributed the win to the team's ability to secure three points, saying, "We did well today and we go home with three points. That's the important part.