Riyad Mahrez delivered a standout performance for Qatar's Al-Shamal against Saudi side Al-Hilal in the Asian Champions League, playing a pivotal role in all three goals scored by his team. The scoring began in the 7th minute with a goal by Saïd, set up by a counter-attack orchestrated by Mahrez. Following an equalizer from Al-Hilal, Mahrez continued his influence in the second half by providing an assist to Baghdad Bounedjah for the second goal in the 48th minute. Shortly after, in the 53rd minute, Mahrez delivered a free-kick that led to a third goal by Ben Romdhane. Bounedjah nearly added a fourth goal before Mahrez was substituted in the 87th minute, but the opposing defense managed to block the shot.