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Al Shamal in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite

This dossier follows Al Shamal’s 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite campaign, its results and its position in the West league stage.

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Where things stand

As of 28 October 2026, Al Shamal have five points after beating Al Hilal 3–1 on matchday three.

Al Shamal beat Al Hilal 3–1 for their first Asian win

Al Shamal defeated Al Hilal 3–1 at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on 27 October 2026 in matchday three of the AFC Champions League Elite. The Qatari club secured their first win of the campaign after two draws.

View of Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
Al Bayt Stadium in 2021. Archive photograph; it does not show the 2026 match. — Kabhi2011 / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ ; recadrage préexistant par Hmdwgf. Archives du 30 novembre 2021.

Wesley Saïd opened the scoring before Salem Al-Dawsari equalised. Baghdad Bounedjah and Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane then put Al Shamal decisively ahead in the second half. Riyad Mahrez was involved in the build-up to all three goals, according to Gulf Times’ match report.

Al Shamal now sit sixth in the West standings with five points, one behind Al Hilal. The result ends the Saudi club’s winning start after victories in their opening two matches.

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Al Shamal in the 2026–27 AFC Champions League Elite · Moojaz