Informed sources confirmed the readiness of Portuguese right-back João Cancelo of Al-Hilal to participate in the match against Qatari Al-Duhail in the first round of the elite AFC Champions League.

Cancelo had suffered a minor injury to his hamstring during the match between Al-Hilal and Al-Qadisiyah, which took place on Saturday evening in the second round of the Saudi Professional League, where he had to leave the field before the final whistle.

The sources indicated that the medical staff worked intensively to prepare the player over the past few days, which helped him recover quickly to be available for the coach for the continental match.

In a related context, Brazilian Leonardo Marcos will lead the attacking line for Al-Hilal against Al-Duhail, after his name was registered in the Asian roster, despite being excluded from the local roster participating in the league and the King's Cup.

Al-Hilal aims for a strong start in their Asian campaign by leveraging Cancelo's defensive experience and Marcos's offensive role, which will provide the team with greater balance on the field.

These developments boost the morale of the blue fans ahead of the anticipated match on Tuesday, as Al-Hilal aspires to achieve an ideal start that enhances their chances of competing for the continental title.