Marcelo Gallardo's Al Ittihad lost 2-0 to Al Hilal in the Asian Champions League quarterfinal series. The French striker, in conflict since the preseason, was absent due to an alleged back ailment.

It was another slap in the face for Muñeco in his hand-to-hand duels with Jorge Jesús, who beat him in the final of the 2019 Copa Libertadores between Flamengo and River. With the victory, the Saudi club also achieved a Guinness record for consecutive victories.