ACLE - Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Al Khor: Al Shamal SC will have to be at their best if they are to stop Al Hilal SFC when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Qatar's Al Shamal have two draws to their name while Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal are on a perfect six points going into the clash at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Al Shamal will be meeting Al Hilal for the first time but the latter's recent record against teams from Qatar is impressive as they are unbeaten in 10 matches (W8 D2).

The Qatari side will, however, relish the meeting as it gives them a chance to gauge themselves against one of the continent's most successful sides.

Al Hilal will be supremely confident after having - for the third consecutive season - opened their campaign with two wins.

Making Al Shamal's task even tougher is the fact that Al Hilal are unbeaten in 24 league/group stage games (W21 D3), the longest streak by any side.

Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Venue: Al Bayt Stadium (Al Khor)

Kick-off: Tuesday, 21:15 (UTC+3)

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