In a nail-biting finale to the AFC Champions League Elite league stage, Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli clinched the West Zone's top spot with a 4-2 victory over Qatar's Al Gharafa! The drama unfolded early as Al Gharafa took a lead via a Joselu penalty, but Al Ahli roared back with goals from Ivan Toney, Roberto Firmino, Galeno, and Riyad Mahrez.
Key moments: Mahrez dazzled with a goal and assist, while Al Gharafa's Sergio Rico had a night to forget after a costly error. A late Yacine Brahimi penalty wasn't enough to save the Qatari side, who crashed out of the top eight. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor sneaked into the last 16!
With this win, Al Ahli now sit three points clear of Saudi rivals Al Hilal. Football fans are already hyped for Tuesday's clash between Al Hilal and UAE’s Al Wasl. Who’s ready for more ACL Elite action?
The drama unfolded early as Al Gharafa took a lead via a Joselu penalty, but Al Ahli roared back with goals from Ivan Toney, Roberto Firmino, Galeno, and Riyad Mahrez.
Key moments: Mahrez dazzled with a goal and assist, while Al Gharafa's Sergio Rico had a night to forget after a costly error. A late Yacine Brahimi penalty wasn't enough to save the Qatari side, who crashed out of the top eight. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor sneaked into the last 16!
With this win, Al Ahli now sit three points clear of Saudi rivals Al Hilal. Football fans are already hyped for Tuesday's clash between Al Hilal and UAE’s Al Wasl. Who’s ready for more ACL Elite action? 
Al Ahli Crowned Asian Champions League Elite Kings! 
