Al-Ahli Saudi is set to face Al-Rayyan Qatari this evening in a strong match as part of the Round of 16 of the elite AFC Champions League, hosted at the Al-Inma Stadium in a contest that is not without its challenges.

Al-Ahli enters the match missing four of its key players, which imposes additional challenges on coach Matthias Jaissle. Edward Mendy, Alexander Gomez, and Saad Al-Abid are all out due to injuries, while Alioksy has been excluded from the squad for technical reasons.

Despite these absences, Al-Ahli holds a significant advantage after winning the first leg 3-1 in Doha. This victory provides them with several scenarios for qualification, as a draw or even a loss by a single goal would be enough to secure their place in the quarter-finals.

Fans are anticipating an exciting match, as Al-Ahli aims to leverage the home advantage and the support of their crowd, while Al-Rayyan seeks a historic comeback to turn the tables. Will Al-Ahli secure qualification easily, or will Al-Rayyan succeed in turning the tide?