Al Hilal's remarkable streak of 34 consecutive wins was halted as they suffered a 4-2 defeat against Al Ain in the first leg of the Asian Champions League semifinal. The Saudi Pro League leaders faced a tough challenge from the hosts, with Soufiane Rahimi's first-half hat trick propelling Al Ain towards a potential spot in the final.
The match, which was delayed by 24 hours due to flooding in the UAE, saw Rahimi open the scoring early on with a precise finish past Al Hilal's goalkeeper. He then doubled the lead from the penalty spot after being fouled in the box. Another penalty awarded to Al Ain following a VAR review allowed Rahimi to complete his hat trick before halftime.
