The sports field previews the expected lineup for the Al-Duhail Qatari match, in the encounter that brings the two teams together, as part of the first round matches of the AFC Champions League Elite competition, which is held on the grounds of the Kingdom Arena stadium.
Al-Hilal is expected to enter the match against Al-Duhail Qatari with a lineup composed as follows:
Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
Defense: Theo Hernandez, Youssef Akchtchich, Hassan Tambakti, Joao Cancelo
Midfield: Ruben Neves, Sergej Savic, Malcolm Felipe
Attack: Marcos Leonardo, Darwin Nunez, Salem Al-Dawsari
Al-Hilal’s list for the team’s match against Al-Duhail Qatari will see the appearance of a number of elements, most notably Matteo Boilemet, in addition to Youssef Akchtchich, after their full technical readiness to participate in the match.
Al-Hilal is seeking to win against its counterpart Al-Duhail, in order to compete early for the AFC Champions League Elite title during the current edition of the competition officially.
Al-Duhail
Al-Duhail is a rapidly developing district in Doha, Qatar, known for its modern residential and commercial areas. Historically, it was a small village on the outskirts of the capital before being absorbed into Doha’s urban expansion in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is now a major hub, home to the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium and numerous shopping malls.
AFC Champions League Elite
The AFC Champions League Elite is the premier annual club football competition in Asia, launched in 2024 as a rebranded and expanded version of the previous AFC Champions League. It represents the highest level of continental club football organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), continuing a prestigious history of competition that dates back to 1967.
Kingdom Arena stadium
Kingdom Arena, formerly known as King Fahd International Stadium, is a major multi-purpose stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Opened in 1987, it is renowned for its distinctive large tent-like roof and has hosted numerous major football matches and concerts. It serves as the home ground for the Saudi national football team and the clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr.
Al-Hilal
“Al-Hilal” is a prominent and historic Saudi Arabian professional football club based in Riyadh, founded in 1957. It is one of Asia’s most successful clubs, having won a record number of domestic and continental titles, including multiple AFC Champions League trophies. The club’s name, which means “The Crescent” in Arabic, is a symbol deeply embedded in its identity and the wider culture of the region.
