Al Hilal will host Al Ain at the Kingdom Arena for the second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, aiming to overturn a two-goal deficit. In the first leg at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium last week, Al Ain secured a commanding 4-2 victory. Soufiane Rahimi continued his excellent form with a hat-trick, while Alejandro Romero added the fourth goal from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, marking their first win in five games.
Malcom and Salem Aldawsari scored consolation goals for Al Hilal in the second half, ending their record run of 34 successive victories. This was the first time they conceded four goals in a match since February 2023, highlighting the need for defensive improvement. Having finished as runners-up in the competition last season, Al Hilal faces the risk of elimination from the semi-finals this time. Meanwhile, Al Ain is on the verge of reaching the final for the first time since the 2016 edition.
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