AFC Champions League Two
The Buraidah-based side have never won the Saudi Pro League title and having come so close to tasting continental glory, Al Taawoun can be expected to be fired up for their showdown with Sharjah, with the first leg to be played on Tuesday.
Al Taawoun, who qualified for the AFC Champions League Two after finishing fourth in the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season, are in the knockout stage of a continental tournament for the first time.
They made three appearances in the AFC Champions League™ since 2017, with their journey ending at the group stage.
#ACLTwo | QF, 2nd Leg: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 2-2 AET (2-2 AGG; 4-2 PSO) Tractor FC (IRN)
A return to Asian competition next season - given their current position in the Saudi Pro League - through the domestic route is highly unlikely but if Al Taawoun do win the AFC Champions League Two title, they will earn a preliminary round spot in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite.
They undoubtedly have the quality to lift the trophy but there were signs that the inconsistency that has affected their domestic season had crept into their continental campaign with Al Taawoun needing penalties to see off the challenges of Al Wakrah SC of Qatar and Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor FC in the Round of 16 and quarter-finals respectively.
If they can overcome that, a first Asian title is certainly within Al Taawoun's reach.
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