Al-Ain secured a decisive victory over 10-man Yokohama F-Marinos in the Asian Champions League final, winning 5-1 in the return leg. The win, led by coach Hernan Crespo, marks Al-Ain's second triumph in the competition's history. This victory also ensures Al-Ain's qualification for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. Yokohama F-Marinos, first-time finalists, were unable to overcome the hosts despite winger Ryo Miyaichi's confidence ahead of the match.
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Hernan Crespo's Al Ain steamrollered 10-man Yokohama F-Marinos 5-1 in the Asian Champions League final return leg to lift the trophy for the second time in their history. https://t.co/sMqLFGqoRL #AFPSports #ACL https://t.co/CY6GvTquAx
Congratulations to @AlAhly on winning the @CAF_Online Champions League and securing their place at the FIFA Intercontinental Cup! 👏🏆 https://t.co/Ai47AL3xlX
Al-Ain crush Marinos to win Asian Champions League final https://t.co/0qkRTRLKBN https://t.co/tVJvjjUsYc
Congratulations to @alainfcae on qualifying for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025! 👏 Their victory in @TheAFCCL final secures them the fourth and final confederation spot at the tournament and also sees them qualify for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. https://t.co/0OVQI9CCRp
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One more spot at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is up for grabs in Asia! 👀 @alainfcae and @prompt_fmarinos face off in tonight's @TheAFCCL final (second leg) — with the winners certain to claim a spot at the 2025 tournament at the final whistle.
5 - The @CCMariners have lost only 1 of their last 6 A-League Men games against the Melbourne Victory and are undefeated in their last 5 games against the Victory at Industree Group Stadium (W2 D3). Scenic. #ALM https://t.co/ctmInt02wZ
Yokohama F Marinos winger Ryo Miyaichi is confident the Japanese side can maintain their focus to overcome hosts Al-Ain in the second leg of the Asian Champions League final this weekend. https://t.co/YEcFmQJiWm