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Al Ain's Soufiane Rahimi.
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Al Ain's hat-trick hero Soufiane Rahimi celebrates scoring in the 4-2 Asian Champions League semi-final first-leg victory over Al Hilal at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. All photos: Al Ain FC
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Soufiane Rahimi celebrates his hat-trick.
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Mathias Palacios in action for Al Ain. Photo: Al Ain FC
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Al Ain's players celebrate with Soufiane Rahimi.
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Soufiane Rahimi after scoring for Al Ain.
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Soufiane Rahimi celebrates.
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Al Ain's Soufiane Rahimi.
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Al Ain's hat-trick hero Soufiane Rahimi celebrates scoring in the 4-2 Asian Champions League semi-final first-leg victory over Al Hilal at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. All photos: Al Ain FC
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Soufiane Rahimi celebrates his hat-trick.
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Mathias Palacios in action for Al Ain. Photo: Al Ain FC
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Al Ain's players celebrate with Soufiane Rahimi.
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Soufiane Rahimi after scoring for Al Ain.
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Soufiane Rahimi celebrates.
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Al Ain's Soufiane Rahimi.
Al Ain must seize the moment against wounded giants Al Hilal in Riyadh
UAE side have shown they have what it takes to prevail in Asian Champions League semi-final second leg
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