Riyad Mahrez delivered another masterclass for Al Ahli, helping his team secure a 3-0 victory over Thailand’s Buriram in the Asian Elite League quarter-finals on Saturday.
The Algerian winger opened the scoring just four minutes into the match, setting the tone for a dominant display that booked Al Ahli a spot in Tuesday’s semi-final against Al Hilal.
According to SofaScore, this season stands as Mahrez’s finest yet, boasting his highest rate of scoring contributions across all clubs he has represented. He has racked up an impressive 34 goal contributions in just 40 matches for Al Ahli, tallying 16 goals and 18 assists — a historic feat in the Al Raqi jersey.
Mahrez has been the standout star of the Asian Elite League, leading the competition with 9 goals and 7 assists.
He is not only the top scorer but also the top assist provider, the most prolific contributor with 16 total goal involvements, and the leader in key passes (38) and chances created (6), as detailed by SofaScore.
