Portuguese star Ruben Neves, midfielder for Al Hilal, expressed his happiness with the 2-0 victory over Al Qadsiah, confirming that the team deserved to qualify for the AFC Champions League among the elite with merit.

Neves pointed out that Al Hilal is a prestigious club that deserves to be among the continent's elite, likening its status to that of Real Madrid, which is illogical to see in the Europa League.

He explained that the team faced additional pressure after the league association awarded three points to Al Nassr, which motivated them to secure today's victory to confirm their right to qualify officially, despite their previous assurance of a qualifying position.

Neves expressed his astonishment at what happened during the recent rounds, considering that certain decisions affected the nature of the competition, describing what occurred as unlike any other league he has seen in his career.

Neves concluded his remarks by emphasizing Al Hilal's eagerness to participate strongly in the FIFA Club World Cup, vowing to return next season to compete for all major titles both locally and continentally.