João Cancelo injured in Champions League, Al Hilal concerned | OneFootball

João Cancelo, former Benfica player, left the match between Al Hilal and Al Duhail injured, in a game counting for the group stage of the Asian Champions League. The right-back – who stood out for the National Team – left the field with complaints about his left knee still in the first half, at the 40th minute, leaving the Saudi coach, Inzaghi, with a major headache.

If it turns out that João Cancelo’s complaints are serious, he will not be available for the important match that Al Hilal has ahead in the Saudi league, where they will face Al Ahli next Friday, September 19.

Regarding the first matchday of the Asian Champions League, Al Hilal ended up victorious despite several difficulties, successfully beating Al Duhail at home, 2-1, with another former Benfica player, Darwin Núñez, standing out.

Despite playing away, Al Duhail was not intimidated and was the first team to find the net, with a goal by Booulbina in the 37th minute. This would be the only validated goal of the first half, considering that Inzaghi saw a goal by Al Hilal disallowed at 45'+4 due to a handball.

The comeback happened in the second half, initiated by Darwin Núñez. Assisted by Al Yami, the former Benfica striker leveled the score at 57'. Ten minutes later, the home comeback was complete, with Theo Hernández securing all three points at home.

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