AFC Champions League 2023: Neymar Likely To Play His First Game In India - Know Details

Both Mumbai City FC and Al-Hilal have been placed in Group D and also have Iranian club FC Nassaji Mazandaran and Uzbek club PFC Navbahor Namangan as its other members.

Neymar in action.

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Brazil’s star footballer Neymar Jr. is likely to take part in his first-ever match in India when his new club Al-Hilal will be playing against Indian Super League (ISL) side Mumbai City FC in the AFC Champions League West. Al-Hilal who is one of the most successful teams in history with four titles in their kitty has come up against Mumbai City FC in the AFC Champions League West draw on Thursday.

Both Mumbai City FC and Al-Hilal have been placed in Group D and also have Iranian club FC Nassaji Mazandaran and Uzbek club PFC Navbahor Namangan as its other members.

It’s a piece of massive news for Indian fans since it will be a treat to their eyes when they witness Al-Hilal’s Neymar in action. Neymar missed out on playing the game against Al-Fayha but then he is likely to make his debut against Al-Raed later on Thursday. Mumbai City FC will play their home games at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune. 

𝗔 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀. 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱!

✅ The 2023/24 #ACL Group Stage is set. Which match are you looking forward to see the most? pic.twitter.com/yOQDF0E1yJ

— #ACL (@TheAFCCL) August 24, 2023

The group stage of the Asian Champions League will take place on September 18. However, it is unknown when Al Hilal will be playing in India since the final match schedule is awaited.

Full List Of AFC Champions League Groups:

Group A: Al-Faiha FC, Pakhtakor, Ahla FC, Al Ain FC

Group B: Al-Saad, Nasaf, Al-Faisaly, Sharjah FC

Group C: Al-Ittihad, Sepahan SC, Air Force Club, AGMK FC

Group D: Al-Hilal, FC Nassaji Mazandaran, Mumbai City FC, PFC Navbahor Namangan

Group E: Persepolis, Al-Duhail, Istiklol, Al-Nassr

Group F: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, Bangkok United, Lion City Sailors, Kitchee

Group G: Terengganu FC, Bali United, Stallion Laguna, Central Coast Mariners

Group H: Haiphong FC, Hougang United, Sabah FC, PSM Makassar

Group I: CPK, Tainan City, FC Ulaanbaatar, Taichung Futuro