Al ain: Al Ain of the UAE began their AFC Champions League campaign with a resounding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr on Tuesday, in the first round of the group stage. Hussain Rahimi scored Al Ain’s first two goals in the 25th and 63rd minutes. Soufiane Rahimi added the third for the Emirati side in the 72nd minute. In the 84th minute, Georgios Giakoumakis scored the fourth goal for the home team.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al Ain clearly dominated the match, while the Saudi team was far from its best. The Emirati team’s performance was marked by precise coordination and effective strategy, which left Al Nassr struggling to keep up throughout the game. The victory serves as a strong start for Al Ain in the group stage, setting a promising tone for their campaign in the tournament.