Neymar's Triumph: Al-Hilal's Thrilling Victory in AFC Champions League

Neymar made a victorious comeback after a year-long injury, helping Al-Hilal secure a 5-4 win over Al Ain in the AFC Champions League. Despite a year out, his presence was felt as he nearly scored immediately. This win kept Al-Hilal's perfect record in the competition intact.

Neymar made a triumphant return to the field after a year sidelined by injury, playing a crucial role in Al-Hilal's electrifying 5-4 victory over Al Ain in the AFC Champions League group stage.

After joining the Saudi club in August 2023, Neymar's promising start was cut short by an anterior cruciate ligament injury. His comeback saw him step off the bench after 369 days for a dramatic cameo with Al-Hilal still clinging to glory on Asian soil.

In a nail-biting encounter, Al-Hilal took an early lead before a tense back-and-forth ensued, culminating in Al-Dawsari's hat-trick that clinched the win. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli also found success against Qatar's Al-Rayyan, maintaining a promising stance in the AFC games.

(With inputs from agencies.)