Mumbai City, one of India’s top football teams, faced off against Al Hilal, Asia’s most successful club, in the AFC Champions League. The match, held at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, attracted a crowd of around 30,000. Despite a strong defensive performance in the first half, Mumbai City ultimately lost to Al Hilal, with goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic and Michael. The excitement surrounding the match had been building for weeks, with fans eager to see high-profile players like Neymar, Mitrovic, Ruben Neves, and Kalidou Koulibaly in action. Mumbai City initially planned to host the match at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune but moved it to the DY Patil Stadium due to the overwhelming fan interest and security concerns. Although Neymar did not play due to injury, fans still showed their support for him by wearing the Al Hilal jersey with his name on it. Despite the defeat, Mumbai City coach Des Buckingham expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the potential of Indian football on the global stage.