In the first round of the hotly contested AFC Champions League quarterfinals, Aaan hosted Hilal. Both teams have been on top of their game in the Asian Champions League, but Hilal's 34-game winning streak, the longest in the history of soccer, seems to have given them the edge in the first round after they beat Ittihad in the Saudi Premier League.
Despite the injury of Alexandre Mizunovic, Hilal is still full of strong players. Former Barcelona player Magan is in hot form, and Aidah Shahri is the soul of the team. These two should be watched closely.
In the forward position, Eshouli or Ekandan are expected to replace Alexandre Mizouwic. Despite their inferior skills, they are expected to capitalize on their scoring chances, as Hilal has great creativity in attacking, and passing from the side will be their scoring tool.
Ai Aan are boosted with confidence after defeating Kistan Slave Rang in the last round of matches. They believe they are capable of beating Hilal at home, but a positive result will be crucial.
Sofiane Rahimi is a key player for Aaan. Not only is he efficient in scoring goals, he is also tied for first place in the Asian Champions League with Alexandre Mizouwit. His partnership with Romelu was an important factor in the team's victory over their opponents. They are looking forward to shine again in this crucial match.
However, Hilal's defense has been solid. The midfield pairing of Milenko Vicente and Rubin Neves is expected to control the tempo of the game, and Iaan will need to capitalize on rare chances in order to score.
All things considered, Hilal is significantly stronger than Aaan and is expected to win the match.
