The Asian Football Confederation postponed Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League Elite match against Al-Wasl, which had been scheduled for Monday 26 October evening, citing logistical considerations and the current developments across the region. GOAL reported that a source inside Al-Hilal told Kooora that Al-Hilal's board were unhappy with what they saw as the Confederation's contradictory stance following the postponement.
AFC postponement
The Asian Football Confederation said Al-Nassr's match against Al-Wasl was postponed because of logistical considerations and the current developments across the region.
Al-Hilal request
GOAL reported that a source inside Al-Hilal told Kooora that Al-Hilal had asked the Confederation to postpone their match against Al-Sadd given the circumstances gripping the region.
GOAL reported that the source said Al-Hilal's request to postpone the Al-Sadd match was rejected.
GOAL reported that the source said Al-Hilal were told they must travel by land, and that breaking the decision would mean their withdrawal from the tournament stood.
Al-Sadd result
Al-Hilal beat Al-Sadd 2-0 in Qatar.
Standings
According to Kooora, Al-Hilal sat top of the standings on 6 points, having won each of their opening two rounds.