AFC Champions League – Al-Duhail vs Al-Ahli: Boulbina challenges Mahrez in the round of 16 | OneFootball

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One of the marquee matchups in the AFC Elite Champions League round of 16 features Al-Duhail facing off against Al-Ahli. This Qatar vs Saudi Arabia showdown is set to be highlighted by a head-to-head clash between Adil Boulbina and Riyad Mahrez.

Two of Algeria’s top performers this season will meet on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 18:15 GMT at Al-Duhail Stadium. This first leg will be crucial for either side to take an early advantage in the tie.

Al-Duhail finished the group stage in seventh place with 8 points (2 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses), while Al-Ahli Saudi secured second place behind Al-Hilal with 17 points (5 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss).

Despite his team’s struggles, Adil Boulbina has managed to stand out by netting 6 goals and providing 1 assist in 7 Asian Champions League matches this season. He currently shares the top scorer title with fellow Algerian Houssam Aouar of Al-Ittihad.

Riyad Mahrez (3 goals, 2 assists in 7 matches) is determined to lift this trophy once again, having won it last season. To do so, a strong result in Qatar is essential to approach the return leg with an advantage.