Ivan Toney has added another prestigious piece of silverware to his collection as Al-Ahli successfully defended their AFC Champions League Elite crown. The Saudi giants overcame Japanese debutants Machida Zelvia in a gruelling, ill-tempered final that required extra time to find a winner. The match was defined by its physical nature and disciplinary issues, as the Saudi side played with ten men for nearly an hour.
Former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard showed off his trademark dance moves after a pinpoint assist as FC Seoul got their AFC Champions League campaign underway. The English midfielder was the livewire in attack in a fiery 1-1 draw against Machida Zelvia at the Machida Gion Stadium as Seoul made their comeback into Champions League Elite after five years.
Machida Zelvia
