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AFC Champions League Elite: 1-2, Ronaldo s strong rival was defeated, one less player + 98 minutes lost the ball to make bitter fruit

9:12am, 16 September 2025Football

Ronaldo's championship rival in Saudi Arabia United, led by 37-year-old Benzema, and ranked second in Saudi Arabia United before the game, ushered in the first round of the AFC Elite League stage. Jeddah United is a visit to Abu Dhabi Unified Team, which ranked fourth in the UAE United before the game.

In terms of paper strength, Jeddah United is stronger than Abu Dhabi Unified Team, because Jeddah United's entire team is worth more than 100 million euros, while Abu Dhabi Unified Team's entire team is worth less than 40 million euros. Moreover, in the last six matches, Jeddah United is at the upper hand because Jeddah United achieved a record of 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in those 6 matches, so more than 80% of fans were full of confidence in Jeddah United's guest defeat of Abu Dhabi Unified Team.

In the 21st minute of the first half, 31-year-old Liverpool former player Fabio made a wonderful pass, and 27-year-old Tottenham former player Berwin took the lead to help Jeddah United take the lead.

16 minutes later, Muhanad was sent off after receiving a red card, resulting in one less player in Jeddah United.

In the 17th minute of the second half, Heribin made a wonderful pass, and Kanedo's sword was drawn to help Abu Dhabi unified team equalize the score.

In the 98th minute, Lucas of Abu Dhabi Unified Team scored a goal, and Jeddah United was defeated.

In the end, Jeddah United team, which had one less player in the game, was reversed by the Abu Dhabi Unified Team and was tragically defeated by the AFC Elite Championship.

Benzema and Kante of Jeddah United team were absent in this game.

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