Al Ahli Triumphs Over Machida Zelvia in AFC Final

25.04.2026

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25.04.2026 21:30

Al Ahli beat Machida Zelvia to retain Asian Champions League title

## Historic Victory for Al Ahli

In a thrilling match held at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Al Ahli secured their second consecutive Asian Champions League title by defeating Japan's Machida Zelvia 1-0. The decisive goal came in extra time, courtesy of substitute Feras Al Buraikan.

## Match Highlights

Al Ahli faced a challenging situation when defender Zakaria Hawsawi received a red card in the second half, reducing the team to ten players. Despite this setback, Al Ahli's defense, led by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, held strong against Machida's attacks.

## Key Moments

The match saw several close calls, with Al Ahli's Galeno nearly scoring early on, only to be denied by Machida's goalkeeper Kosei Tani. Al Ahli's Merih Demiral also had a shot blocked just before halftime.

## Extra Time Drama

In the 96th minute, Riyad Mahrez's cross found Franck Kessie, who inadvertently set up Al Buraikan for the winning goal. This marked the first goal Machida conceded in the knockout stages.

## Future Prospects

With this victory, Al Ahli qualifies for the upcoming Fifa Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 Fifa Club World Cup. The win also marks a significant achievement for coach Matthias Jaissle and his team.

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