The first football team delegation of Al Hilal Club departed on Sunday morning to the United Arab Emirates in preparation for a strong match against Shabab Al Ahli as part of the AFC Champions League elite competition.

Al Hilal will visit Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE on the evening of next Monday, as part of the seventh round of the group stage of the continental tournament, in a match where the Blues aim to continue their dominance.

The traveling squad of Al-Hilal included three players from the under-21 youth team, in a move that reflects the coaching staff's confidence in the emerging talents and their support in important continental competitions.

The list included Saad Al-Mutairi, Abdullah Al-Zaid, and Rayan Al-Ghamdi, who were called up to join the first team and gain experience in major matches.

Al Hilal continues to lead the Western group in the AFC Champions League for the elite, having collected the full mark with 18 points, delivering strong performances since the start of the tournament.

This confrontation comes as Al Hilal seeks to affirm its right to the top position, enhance its positive results, and provide an opportunity for young talents to prove their abilities on the Asian stage.