Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Saitama: Yasser Al Qahtani has vowed that Al Hilal will do everything they can to return from Japan with the AFC Champions League trophy as the Saudi Arabian side prepare to face off with Urawa Red Diamonds in the second leg of the final on Saturday.
Al Hilal’s long-serving club captain was an unused substitute as the Riyadh team dominated large portions of the 1-1 first-leg draw but, with Brazilian Carlos Eduardo (pictured below, left) ruled out through injury, Al Qahtani could well have some part to play at Saitama Stadium.
And should the forward be called upon, it would mark his second appearance in an AFC Champions League final after being on the losing end of a 1-0 aggregate defeat to Western Sydney Wanderers of Australia in 2014.
“For us, the previous final is one of just many tournaments that are in the past, so it has no effect on me or the other players,” said Al Qahtani, whose side are looking to end Urawa’s record of six straight home wins in the competition.
“This team never give up and the fact that we are now back in the final once more is proof of that.
“We will do everything we possibly can to break Urawa's [home win] record and make sure we come back from Japan with the trophy.”
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