Al Ain Beats Al Nassr Cleanly in AFC Champions League

Al Ain secured a 4-0 clean sheet victory over Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League group stage at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, reviving the Emirati side's Asian campaign.

Individual performances

Moroccan forward Hussein Rahimi, 24, scored two goals from five attempts, three of which were on target against Al Nassr, highlighting his efficiency. His older brother, Sofiane Rahimi, 30, added a goal and an assist, registering three shots, two on target.

Defensively, Moroccan Yahiya Ben Khalq led with 14 defensive actions, including seven of 11 ground duels and four of six aerial challenges. Egyptian defender Rami Rabiâ also contributed strongly with 13 defensive actions and solid aerial duels.

Midfield and opposition

Paraguayan midfielder Alejandro Romero (Kaku) delivered two decisive passes among 37 successful passes out of 39, achieving a 95% accuracy and winning three ground duels, making him a key playmaker.

Al Nassr fell short of expectations despite Portuguese forward Joao Felix’s two attempts on goal and defender Abdellah Al-Omari’s defensive efforts.

Match context

The result intensifies the group race in Asia’s premier club competition, with Al Ain aiming to secure a knockout‑stage berth, while Al Nassr looks to regain form after mixed results.

The match underscores the growing competitiveness of Emirati clubs in Asia, driven by players who add significant value to their squads.