
Al-Shabab FC (SA) – Al Ahli Saudi FC: 2–5
Key player: Riyad Mahrez (Al Ahli Saudi FC): An electric first-half performance from the Algerian winger helped Al Ahli explode out of the gates. Mahrez assisted Franck Kessie's goal to make it 2-0, then added one of his own just minutes later for 3-0. Sharp, creative, and ruthless — his contributions firmly tipped the balance in Al Ahli’s dominant 5-2 win.
Al Ahli delivered a devastating offensive display and proved too strong for Al-Shabab, securing a statement win away from home.