Overview
- Roberto Firmino and Ivan Toney scored early goals for Al-Ahli, giving them a 2-0 lead in the ninth and 27th minutes, respectively.
- Salem Al-Dawsari pulled one back for Al-Hilal just before halftime, marking his 10th goal of the tournament.
- Al-Hilal were reduced to 10 men after Kalidou Koulibaly received a second yellow card in the 60th minute, weakening their comeback efforts.
- Feras Al-Brikan sealed the victory for Al-Ahli with a stoppage-time goal, ensuring their place in the final for the first time since 2012.
- Al-Ahli, the only unbeaten team in the competition, will compete for their first AFC Champions League title on May 3 against the winner of Al-Nassr vs Kawasaki Frontale.