Al Hilal face Al Sadd in AFC Asian Elite Champions League clash
Saudi side Al Hilal take on Qatar’s Al Sadd in Doha today in the second round of the 2026-27 AFC Asian Elite Champions League West group stage.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Arabia’s Al Hilal will face Qatar’s Al Sadd today, Tuesday, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, as part of the second round of the West group stage in the 2026-27 AFC Asian Elite Champions League.
Al Hilal go into the match aiming for a second consecutive victory and to build on their positive start to the tournament, following their 2-1 win over Al Gharafa in Riyadh in the opening round.
The Saudi club are looking to boost their points tally and continue their pursuit of the continental title, while Al Sadd hope to recover from their 3-0 defeat to Iran’s Esteghlal in the first round and claim their first win of the competition.
The encounter is significant for both teams, with Al Hilal seeking to extend their winning run and Al Sadd aiming to regain momentum and strengthen their chances in the group.