Al-Shamal vs Al Ahli: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Al-Shamal host Al Ahli at Al Bayt Stadium on Monday 23 November 2026, kick-off 16:00 UTC, in the AFC Champions League Elite (round 5). Al-Shamal have had 42 days of rest since playing Tractor (AFC Champions League Elite); Al Ahli have had 35 after facing Al Fayha and travel about 1,326 km.