In Group E of the AFC Champions League, Ainas, led by C. Ronaldo, will face a strong Persepolis team on the road. Saudi Arabia has been dominating the West Asia region in recent years, and their massive reinforcements in the summer have made them even more powerful. Against this backdrop, Ainas are regarded as one of the favorites to win the title. Facing the Iranian powerhouse Persepolis, Ainas will go all out for a win, and the possibility of an away win is not to be underestimated. (HOY TY 76 will be broadcasted live at 2:00am on Wednesday, so stay tuned!)
After a year of hibernation, the Persepolis team is eager to make a comeback this season after sitting out the last AFC Champions League due to disqualification. It is worth noting that it was Persepolis that was eliminated by Saudi club Hilal in the last eight of the last AFC Champions League. In the 2020 quarterfinals, Persepolis and Ainas met, with Persepolis eventually advancing to the final on penalties.
