Merih Demiral aims for second consecutive Asian Champions League title
National footballer Merih Demiral, who plays for Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli, said that they want to win the Asian Champions League title for the second time in a row.
The national player made exclusive statements to AA before tonight's final match between Al Ahli and Japanese team Machida Zelvia.
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Merih Demiral expressed his excitement for the final and said, "It is a great honor for us to take part in the Asian Champions League final for the second time in a row."
Speaking about their success, the 28-year-old said, "This is a very important achievement not only for our club but also for Saudi football. Continuity at this level shows that we are on the right track."
Stating that they will do their best to win the cup, the experienced player said, "We have worked hard as a team and we will take the field to win the cup again. We believe that we will win the cup with the support of our fans."
Merih Demiral was the first Turkish footballer to reach the final of the Asian Champions League last season and became the first Turkish footballer to return from the first final with victory.
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The Asian Champions League final match, which will be played today at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will start at 19:15.
