ACL 2022 Live Commentary: Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab

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9:30 pm: Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s LIVE COVERAGE of the Mumbai City FC vs Al-Shabab match in AFC Champions League (ACL) 2022. The kick-off is just an hour away! I’m your host Ujyant Ramesh, and I’ll be keeping you company through what promises a fascinating night of football.

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Mumbai City FC Vs Al-Shabab: Build-up

Mumbai City are all geared up to go up against Saudi outfit Al-Shabab in their opening game in the AFC Champions League. Des Buckingham’s side prepared for their campaign with two friendly wins against Al-Ain and Al Hilal United and Des Buckingham stated that his side will try to do as much as they can.

After having slipped down to fourth in the league, Al-Shabab will be as desperate as their Indian counterparts, to salvage something in the ACL.

The Islanders had an extremely tame season, as they lost out on a top-four spot in the ISL 2021/22. They began the season frighteningly well and seemed en route to retaining the title. But, a seven-game winless streak saw them end the campaign with only nine wins, while losing seven games and drawing four.

They managed to gather 31 points, missing out on the fourth place narrowly to Kerala Blasters (34 points). With an early end to their season, Des Buckingham looked to prepare his players with a break and two-week training camp ahead of their AFC Champions League games. 

Al-Shabab, on the other hand, are still competing in the Saudi Pro League. They are far from achieving a direct berth in next year’s ACL. Despite having only four losses this season, they have drawn eight times and have lost few points in the process.

The White Lions also conceded an unfortunate 2-1 loss to rivals Al-Hilal in the King Cup of Champions semi-finals. Head coach Marius Sumudica will accordingly look to set his team up to make the most of their matches in the AFC Champions League.

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