AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 7, West
Al-Ittihad FC 7 - 0 FT Al-Gharafa
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Oct 25
Barcelona
1-2
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
68
⚖️ Balance
42
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
Mbappé breaks El Clásico late
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
3' Y. En Nesyri (M. Al Shanqiti)
20' H. Aouar (M. Doumbia)
30' Roger Fernandes
32' Roger Fernandes
HT
↓ F. Coman ↑A. Djalo 46'
49' Roger (M. Al Shanqiti)
51' D. Pereira (H. Aouar)
Fabricio Díaz 56'
58' H. Aouar (Y. En Nesyri)
62' Roger (M. Diaby)
63' ↓ Y. En Nesyri ↑G. Ilenikhena
63' ↓ M. Mitaj ↑S. Keller
64' ↓ Roger ↑A. Al Bishi
↓ M. Normann ↑A. Sudarmanto 66'
↓ R. A. Al-Ali ↑S. Fadlalla 66'
71' ↓ H. Kadesh ↑A. Al Ghamdi
71' ↓ Fabinho ↑A. Al Nashri
↓ F. Diaz ↑Y. M. Al Khlif 71'
79' H. Aouar (A. Al Ghamdi)
Yacine Brahimi 80'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Al-Ittihad FC
Goalkeepers
Predrag Rajkovic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Muhannad Al Shanqiti 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Danilo Pereira 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Hassan Kadesh 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mario Mitaj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Mahamadou Doumbia 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
66
Passes
12
Duels
Fabinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Moussa Diaby
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Houssem Aouar 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
10
Rating
Roger Fernandes 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
Forwards
Youssef En-Nesyri
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Hamed Yousef 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mohammed Al Absi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jan-Carlo Šimić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohammed Barnawi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Awad Al Nashri 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Hamed Al Ghamdi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdulaziz Al Bishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Al Ghamdi 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
19
Minutes
6.9
Rating
George Ilenikhena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Keller
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Fallatah
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Al-Gharafa
Defenders
Amro Surag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aron Gunnarsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jang Hyun-soo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayyan Al Ali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Midfielders
A. B. Khalifa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Al Oui
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Florinel Coman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Fabricio Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Mathias Normann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Yacine Brahimi
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Joselu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Hamad Kahiout
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Saifeldeen Fadlalla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chalpan Abdulnasir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andri Syahputra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. M. Al Khlif
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Djaló
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamal Mayor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Essam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
J. Friakh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Boussafi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Gamal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ferjani Sassi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -1
P: 7 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -15
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Al-Ittihad FC
Al-Gharafa
Al-Ittihad FC
Al-Gharafa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Seven-Goal Surge: Al-Ittihad's Continental Statement
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. A ruthless display of attacking efficiency leaves the visitors shell-shocked and solidifies the hosts' knockout stage ambitions.
The Lightning Start at Alinma Stadium
Al-Ittihad FC wasted no time exerting their authority on home soil. The tempo was established within mere minutes as Y. En Nesyri found the net in the 3rd minute, capitalizing on a precise delivery from M. Al Shanqiti. This lightning start disrupted any tactical plans Al-Gharafa had brought to the pitch, creating a Balance score of 1.6 that skewed heavily toward the hosts from the outset. With the crowd roaring, the Saudi giants settled into a rhythm of controlled possession (59%), moving the ball with a staggering 89% pass accuracy. The visitors struggled to catch their breath as the waves of black and yellow jerseys flooded their defensive third, turning the opening phase into a one-sided exhibition of continental ambition.
Relentless Pressure and Clinical Finishing
The match transformed from a simple lead into a landslide as the Intensity rating of 10.1 began to manifest through sheer shot volume. A barrage of 27 combined shots turned the Alinma Stadium into a shooting gallery, with 12 of those finding the target. While the hosts were expected to dominate, the Upset Factor of 0.0 correctly predicted that the Qatari side would find no foothold in this encounter. The turning point was not a single moment, but the relentless pressure that saw the hosts create 10 big chances. Each successful transition further demoralized the defensive unit of the visitors, who found themselves trapped in their own half for long stretches. Despite attempting 11 shots of their own, the away side lacked the necessary clinical edge to threaten the scoreboard.
Aftermath of a Continental Rout
As the final whistle echoed, the 7-0 scoreline served as a grim reminder of the gulf in class on the night. For the home fans, this victory is more than just three points; it is a declaration of intent that propels them up the standings. The Stakes score of 1.0 reflects the mid-season timing, but the result significantly boosts their goal difference and morale. Conversely, the visitors leave with significant questions to answer after a performance that saw them concede seven times despite the expected goals suggesting a closer contest. This result cements the hosts' position in the top five of the league phase, while the Qatari club remains mired in the bottom half of the table, facing a steep climb to salvage their campaign after this bruising defeat.
Key Questions
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A combination of clinical finishing by Al-Ittihad and a defensive collapse from Al-Gharafa, highlighted by an early opener and 27 total shot attempts.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Al-Ittihad's Offensive Juggernaut Aims to Seal Progress
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. This is a continental mismatch where Al-Ittihad's firepower should comfortably overwhelm an Al-Gharafa side struggling to keep their heads above water.
The Setup
On February 10, 2026, the Alinma Stadium plays host to a fixture that feels more like a survival test for the visitors than a balanced contest. Al-Ittihad FC enters this AFC Champions League tie with a Form rating of 6.9, fueled by an attack averaging nearly three goals per game. In contrast, Al-Gharafa has endured a nightmare defensive run, conceding 19 goals in just seven matches. While the Stakes score of 4.0 suggests this isn't a final, the "survive and advance" mentality of the league phase means every point is a step toward the top-8 direct qualification line.
Key Battle
The defining conflict will be the interaction between Al-Ittihad’s elite attacking unit and Al-Gharafa’s disorganized back line. With Stars like Y. En-Nesyri and Roger Fernandes leading the charge, the home side possesses a level of verticality and finishing that the away defense has failed to contain all season. M. Diaby will likely dictate the tempo from midfield, exploiting a massive Balance advantage to pin Al-Gharafa into their own final third for the duration of the match.
Our Prediction
The data points toward a one-sided blowout. Al-Ittihad’s 71.8% win probability is backed by a clinical front line that rarely wastes chances against bottom-half opposition. Expect Al-Ittihad to strike early and often, utilizing the width provided by Fernandes to pull the defense apart. Al-Gharafa’s lack of defensive structure will likely result in a 4-0 victory for the hosts, further cementing their status in the top five of the West region.