Asian Champions League: Neymar Finally Returns to the Field in Al-Hilal’s Victory.
One year later, Neymar is back. On Monday, Al-Hilal faced Al-Ain in the Asian Champions League, with Neymar Jr. making his return to the squad, although he started on the bench.
His teammates had a stellar performance, scoring five goals: Renan Lodi opened the scoring in the 26th minute, followed by Sergej Milinkovic-Savic in the 45th+2, and Salem Al-Dawsari, who netted a hat-trick (45th+5, 65th, and 75th).
Al-Hilal, reduced to ten players, saw Neymar come on in the 75th minute. The Brazilian nearly scored in the 87th minute, with his shot grazing the post.
« Happy to feel this feeling again; the pre-match butterflies are still amazing… here’s to a healthy return! May God bless and protect us, » Neymar posted on his social media.