GOAL published the line-ups for Al-Ittihad and Al-Ain's AFC Champions League Elite meeting, describing it as an eagerly awaited clash between Al-Ittihad and the UAE's Al-Ain. GOAL said a Moroccan presence led the attacking lines, with Youssef En-Nesyri for Al-Ittihad and El Houssine Rahimi for Al-Ain.
Al-Ittihad defence
Al-Ittihad's defence was listed as Muhannad Al-Shanqiti, Carlo Simic, Danilo Pereira and Saad Al-Mousa.
Al-Ittihad midfield and attack
Al-Ittihad's midfield was listed as Dion Lopy, Georginio Wijnaldum and Houssem Aouar.
Al-Ittihad's attack was listed as Marwan Al-Sahafi, Youssef En-Nesyri and Steven Bergwijn.
Al-Ain defence
Al-Ain's defence was listed as Lazaro, Bin Khalaq, Rami Rabia, Skoko and Rodrigues.

