The Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves of Al-Hilal club emphasized the importance of sending significant messages to the fans of the leader before the match against South Korea's Guangzhou in the elite Asian Champions League.

Neves said during the press conference: "It's a tough match, and at this time, all matches will be difficult, and we are passionate about winning the championship."

He continued: "The Asian championship is tough, and it's step by step to reach the final. We have won 4 championships since I joined Al-Hilal, and my teammates and I want to achieve the fifth championship."

He added: "We will not make excuses tomorrow, and we are ready for the match. We have prepared well for the tournament, and we know that the opponent is a strong team with a capable striker, but we are ready and will enter the match with focus."

He elaborated: "This is the first match we face a team from the East of the continent, but with the advancement of technology, there is no information that is unknown. We know the details of Guangzhou's team."

He concluded his statements: "It is natural for any player's level not to be at its peak after returning from injury, but I believe I have overcome this issue, and I am working hard to maintain a high level continuously."