Football fans in Al Ain - in pictures

  • Al Ain fans light a flare in the AFC Champions League final second leg against Yokohama F Marinos. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Al Ain fans light a flare in the AFC Champions League final second leg against Yokohama F Marinos. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Yokohama fans at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain.
    Yokohama fans at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain.
  • Al Ain fans ahead of the Champions League final second leg.
    Al Ain fans ahead of the Champions League final second leg.
  • Yokohama fans show their support as the game begins.
    Yokohama fans show their support as the game begins.
  • Many fans had travelled to the UAE to support their side.
    Many fans had travelled to the UAE to support their side.
  • Al Ain fans came in their thousands to support their team at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
    Al Ain fans came in their thousands to support their team at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
  • Yokohama F Marinos came into the second leg with a slender advantage, having won the home leg 2-1.
    Yokohama F Marinos came into the second leg with a slender advantage, having won the home leg 2-1.
  • Yokohama fans brought colour and atmosphere to the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
    Yokohama fans brought colour and atmosphere to the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
  • Al Ain were crowned continental champions for only the second time after they defeated Yokohama F Marinos 6-3 on aggregate
    Al Ain were crowned continental champions for only the second time after they defeated Yokohama F Marinos 6-3 on aggregate
  • Before the game, many Al Ain fans held banners and flags to welcome the team to the ground.
    Before the game, many Al Ain fans held banners and flags to welcome the team to the ground.
  • Yokohama fans before the game
    Yokohama fans before the game
  • There was a carnival atmosphere inside the stadium
    There was a carnival atmosphere inside the stadium
  • Yokohama fans in Hazza bin Zayed Stadium
    Yokohama fans in Hazza bin Zayed Stadium
  • A child in an Al Ain shirt before the game, which was watched by fans across the country.
    A child in an Al Ain shirt before the game, which was watched by fans across the country.
  • Al Ain fans gather before the game at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
    Al Ain fans gather before the game at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
  • Fans arriving at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium
    Fans arriving at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium
  • Yokohama fans enjoyed Arabic coffee as they arrived at the stadium.
    Yokohama fans enjoyed Arabic coffee as they arrived at the stadium.
  • An Al Ain fan arrives at the stadium
    An Al Ain fan arrives at the stadium
  • Yokohama fans at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
    Yokohama fans at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
  • Yokohama fans before kick-off.
    Yokohama fans before kick-off.
  • Al Ain fans before the game
    Al Ain fans before the game