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Al Hilal Saudi Arabia defeated Shabab Al Ahli 2-0 on Wednesday in AFC Champions League Elite group play, scoring both goals during early minutes — one in the sixth minute of the first half and another in the first minute of the second half. Al Ain advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating Al Muharraq of Bahrain 3-0 the same day.
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Shabab Al Ahli lost 2-0 to Al Hilal Saudi Arabia in AFC Champions League Elite, with Al Hilal goalkeeper Yaseen Bounou delivering an exceptional defensive performance. Shabab Al Ahli coach Andre Jardim acknowledged the defeat against a high-standard opponent, noting Al Hilal's superior efficiency in exploiting chances.Al Ain qualified for the AFC Champions League 2 quarter-finals after a 3-0 victory against Al Muharraq on Wednesday at Bahrain's national stadium. Goals from Vinicius Melo (63), Bruno Oliveira (69), and Sironi (90+4) lifted Al Ain's points total to 10 with two group matches remaining.Al Ain's Emirati national youth team finished runner-up at the Gulf Cup Under-17, losing 3-1 to Egypt's national team Wednesday in a final held in Doha. Baty Al Jneibi scored for the UAE from a penalty (44), while Egypt's goals came from Khaled Mahmoud (19), Mohammed Atiya (65), and Khaled Mokhtar (81).Real Madrid defeated AEK Athens 3-2 in dramatic UEFA Champions League League Phase action Wednesday evening in Athens, mounting a late comeback to extend their unbeaten record. AEK Athens scored first and pressed early but Madrid's adjustments and finishing proved decisive in the final minutes.Al Nassr reinforced second-place standing in the Gulf Club Football Championship by defeating Qatar Club 4-1 Wednesday at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai. Ramon Merz opened scoring at 20 minutes; Mahdi Qaidhi added two goals in the 45th and 76th minutes; Wesley completed the scoring.Abu Dhabi will host the Asian Chess Nations Cup for men and women from November 9-18 at Sheraton Abu Dhabi, featuring 30 teams (20 men's, 10 women's) from 19 countries totaling 150 players — the largest participation in the tournament's history.What to Watch:
Milan face Ferencvaros Thursday night in UEFA Europa League action as the tournament enters its fourth matchday. Dubai Racecourse launches the 2026-2027 racing carnival Friday with Emirates as title sponsor, opening a new season of international horse racing fixtures and entertainment.