Neymar, who has been injured for a year, made his comeback to the field in a historic match.

Al Hilal, coached by Jorge Jesus, visited Al Ain in the 3rd week match of the Asian Champions League. The match played at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium ended with a 5-4 victory for Al Hilal.

9 GOAL MATCH

The goals that brought victory to Jorge Jesus's team were scored by Renan Lodi in the 26th minute, Milinkovic-Savic in the 45+2 minute, and Al Dawsari in the 45+5, 65, and 75 minutes. Al Ain's goals came from Rahimi in the 39th, 67th, and 90+6 minutes, and Sanabria in the 63rd minute. Al Buhayli from the visiting team was sent off with a direct red card in the 82nd minute.

JESUS' SERIES CONTINUED

Al Hilal, with Jorge Jesus, has won all 3 matches they played in the Asian Champions League this season. Al Hilal, who also achieved 7 out of 7 in the Saudi Arabian League, maintained its leadership in both competitions. Al Ain, on the other hand, remained at the bottom with 1 point. In the next match, Al Hilal will face Esteghlal, while Al Ain will visit Al Nassr.

NEYMAR RETURNED AFTER 1 YEAR

Meanwhile, Neymar, who recovered from his injury at Al Hilal, returned to the field in the 77th minute, coming on for Nasser Al Dawsari, marking his return after more than a year. The Brazilian star last played in a match against the Iranian team Nassaji in the Asian Champions League last season. (October 3, 2023)