Overview

• The AFC Champions League Elite final will take place on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, featuring Al Ahli and Kawasaki Frontale.
• Al Ahli, led by Riyad Mahrez, are unbeaten this season and aim to secure their first continental title after losing the 2012 final.
• Kawasaki Frontale, under manager Shigetoshi Hasebe, have reached the final for the first time, surpassing their previous best quarterfinal finish.
• Mahrez has pledged to fight for every moment to deliver the trophy for Al Ahli, while Hasebe emphasizes the need for his team to give 100 percent effort.
• The match highlights a clash between Al Ahli’s star-studded lineup and Kawasaki’s youthful, domestically built squad, with both clubs seeking to make history.