Neymar's Triumphant Return: Al-Hilal's Victory in Asian Champions League

Neymar made his comeback in Al-Hilal's thrilling 5-4 victory over Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League. Entering late in the game, Neymar contributed to the intense match that saw both teams scoring in the final moments. This marked Neymar's return after a long injury hiatus.

Neymar resumed play for Al-Hilal in a dramatic 5-4 win over UAE's Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League on Monday.

The Brazilian forward came on in the 77th minute, replacing Nasser Al-Dawsari after his team established a 5-3 lead. The goals were scored by Salem Al-Dawsari, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, and Renan Lodi. Despite the intense closing stages where Al-Ain netted a penalty, Al-Hilal maintained their lead.

Neymar expressed joy over his return to the field after recovering from a significant knee injury. Having transferred from Paris St Germain for a hefty fee, he saw limited playtime due to injuries prior to this match.

(With inputs from agencies.)