Al-Ahly’s AFC Champions League Triumph Sparks Debate Among Saudi Clubs
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The club’s continental victory has ignited a discussion about the relative importance of Asian and domestic titles.
RIYADH – Al-Ahly’s triumphant run in the AFC Champions League, culminating in a title victory without a single defeat, has dominated headlines this season. The Saudi Arabian club’s achievement is considered historic,especially after overcoming Al-Hilal in the semi-finals and defeating Japan’s Kawasaki in the final with a score of 2-0.
Despite the significance of Al-Ahly’s continental victory, it has faced criticism and skepticism, especially from Al-Ittihad fans and media figures.They argue that Al-Ittihad’s triumphs in the Saudi Professional League and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup hold greater value and are more challenging to secure than the AFC Champions League title.
Al-Ittihad’s Perspective
Critics from Al-Ittihad have downplayed Al-Ahly’s achievement, sparking heated debates among football fans and analysts in Saudi Arabia.
“The AFC Champions League Cup for the elite if you would like the Championship Bank, they will spend it with 10 federal cups, east and west, north and south, going and forth.”
Journalist’s Sarcastic Remarks
Adding fuel to the fire, journalist Dabbas al-Dossary launched a scathing attack on the federations, sarcastically commenting, “The AFC Champions League Cup for the elite if you would like the Championship Bank, they will spend it with 10 federal cups, east and west, north and south, going and forth.”
Notably, Al-Ittihad did not participate in this season’s AFC Champions League Elite due to not qualifying. Tho, they are set to return to the competition in the next edition, joining Al-Ahly and Al-Hilal.
