Al-Ittihad and Al Ain turn to Moroccan firepower in AFC Champions League Elite clash

Al-Ittihad and Al Ain have named their starting line-ups for their AFC Champions League Elite meeting, with Morocco internationals Youssef En-Nesyri and El Hussein Rahimi leading the attacks.

En-Nesyri starts for the Saudi side, while Rahimi is included in Al Ain’s forward line, giving the match an added dimension as the two Moroccan strikers face each other.

Al-Ittihad will be aiming for a result that strengthens its position in the continental competition and provides further momentum in the race to qualify. Al Ain, meanwhile, will be seeking a positive outcome against one of Saudi Arabia’s leading clubs as it tests its own ambitions in Asia.

The importance of the fixture is heightened by the direct contest between the two teams and their desire to impose themselves on the match.

Al-Ittihad line-up

Predrag Rajkovic starts in goal for Al-Ittihad.

The defence consists of Muhannad Al-Shanqiti, Carlo Simic, Danilo Pereira and Saad Al-Mousa.

Dion Lopy, Georginio Wijnaldum and Houssem Aouar form the midfield, while Marwan Al-Sahafi, Youssef En-Nesyri and Steven Bergwijn lead the attack.

Al-Ittihad’s next listed Saudi Roshn League fixture is against Neom on 06 November 2026. The team is also scheduled to face Al-Wehda on 08 November 2026.

Al Ain line-up

Khalid Eisa is selected as Al Ain’s goalkeeper.

Lazaro, Ben Khalek, Rami Rabia, Skoko and Rodriguez make up the defensive line.

Kaku, Traore and Palacios are named in midfield, with El Hussein Rahimi and Giannis Giakoumakis starting in attack.

Al Ain’s next listed UAE Pro League fixture is against Al-Wehda on 08 November 2026.