The Algerian Houssem Aouar, the star midfielder of Al-Ittihad, recorded two notable achievements after his impressive performance against Qatar's Al-Gharafa during the match held in the seventh round of the AFC Champions League for the elite.

Aouar shone exceptionally in the 7-0 victory, scoring a hat-trick and assisting another goal, leading the team to an unforgettable Asian evening.

According to data from the statistics specialist network "Opta," Hossam Aouar has become the fourth player from Al-Ittihad to score a hat-trick in the AFC Champions League, following Marzouq Al-Otaibi in 2004, and Naif Hazazi and Mohammed Noor in 2009.

Aouar made history as the first Al-Ittihad player to contribute to four goals in a single match in the continental championship, through scoring and assisting, setting an unprecedented record for the Tigers in Asia.

After the meeting, Houssem Aouar sent a heartfelt message to the Al-Ittihad fans through his account on the "X" platform, emphasizing that the team draws its strength from their support and that their faith is the true weapon in times of challenges.

With this resounding victory, Al-Ittihad secured its spot in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League for the elite, after raising its tally to 12 points in fifth place, continuing its continental journey with renewed confidence and ambition.