FT: Al Ain 4-5 Al Hilal

In a thrilling AFC Champions League elite showdown, Al Ain and Al Hilal engaged in a spectacular battle. In the first half, Rahimi's goal was disallowed for offside after a clearance miss by Roubaix, Mitrović assisted Lodi for a deflected low shot into the net, and Eric assisted Rahimi who scored from close range. João Cancelo set up a header goal for Milinković-Savić, while Al Dawsari rounded the goalkeeper and scored with a far-post shot.

In the second half, Labba assisted Sanabria who scored with a close-range shot, Milinković-Savić set up Al Dawsari for his second goal, and Rahimi curled a shot to complete his brace. Al Dawsari netted again to complete his hat-trick, while Bleic was sent off with a direct red card for handball. Rahimi won a penalty and converted it to complete his own hat-trick.

In the end, Al Hilal narrowly defeated Al Ain 5-4, securing a hard-fought and gripping victory.