Overview

• The final at Hong Kong Stadium finished 2-2 in regulation before Al-Ahli prevailed 5-3 on penalties to claim the trophy.
• Cristiano Ronaldo put Al-Nassr ahead from the spot on 41 minutes, Franck Kessié leveled before halftime, Marcelo Brozović made it 2-1 on 82, and Roger Ibañez equalized late after a goalkeeper error.
• In the shootout, Abdullah Al-Khaibari's effort was saved by Mendy and Wenderson Galeno converted the clincher as Al-Ahli went five-for-five.
• Ronaldo scored during the match and converted his kick in the shootout, and he was filmed visibly emotional after the defeat, with some outlets reporting the goal as his 100th for Al-Nassr.
• Al-Nassr reached the final by beating Al-Ittihad 2-1, Al-Ahli advanced with a 5-1 win over Al-Qadsiah, and the tournament field changed when Al-Hilal withdrew.