Al Shamal secured an impressive 3-1 win against Al Hilal in the third round of the AFC Champions League. Following an opening goal by Wesley Saïd and an equalizer from Salem Al Dawsari in the first half, the game intensified after the break. In the 48th minute, Riyad Mahrez set up Baghdad Bounedjah to put his side ahead. Mahrez continued his impactful performance in the 54th minute by delivering a free-kick that allowed Mohamed Ali Ben Rhomadane to score the final goal. With this result, Al Shamal sits just one point behind Al Hilal, marking the Saudi club's first defeat in the tournament.