Based on the latest reports, Jeddah United faced Baghdad Air Force in the third round of Group C during the 2023-24 Asian Champions League.
Jeddah United, a prominent force in Saudi Arabian football, boasts an impressive history with two AFC Champions League titles, one Asian Premier Cup championship, nine Saudi Top League titles, nine Saudi Cup victories, and eight Saudi Prince's Cup triumphs. The team's present manager is the Portuguese tactician, Nuno Santo, who typically employs a 352 formation.
During the recent summer transfer window, Jeddah United made significant moves, investing 22 million euros in the acquisition of Real Betis center-back Luis Felipe, 29.1 million euros for Celtic left-winger Wakita, and 46.7 million euros to secure the services of Liverpool midfielder Fabinho. However, the spotlight was on the exciting exemption from the signings of two French superstars, Benzema and Kante, who have swiftly become the focal points of the team. As of now, Benzema has already netted four goals.
In their first group stage match of this season's AFC Champions League, Jeddah United secured a 3-0 victory at home against Omarik. The second-round away match against Sepahan was postponed due to off-field factors. Therefore, this match against Baghdad Air Force is only Jeddah United's second appearance in the AFC Champions League group stage this season. The team's recent form has been subpar, failing to secure a win in four consecutive matches across all competitions and only managing to score two goals during this period. An interesting note is that Benzema opened the scoring with a header in their last away match against Brydai Co-op but surprisingly conceded an equalizer less than five minutes later.
On the other side, Baghdad Air Force, the runner-up of the Iraqi Super League, aims to progress beyond the group stage in the 6th edition of the AFC Champions League. In their first group stage match, Baghdad Air Force drew with Iranian giants Sepahan, who are participating in the AFC Champions League for the 14th time. The match concluded with a late goal from Jassem in the 88th minute. In the second round, they emerged victorious against Omarik on the road, placing them at the top of Group C with an extra match left to play.
Baghdad Air Force has exhibited a consistent winning record against weaker opponents, remaining unbeaten in 10 consecutive matches across all competitions, with seven wins and three draws. Their away tactics are notably pragmatic, as they have limited their opponents to one goal or fewer in six consecutive away matches.
The upcoming clash between Jeddah United and Baghdad Air Force marks their first-ever meeting. Jeddah United is determined not to miss the opportunity to secure a home victory and ascend to the summit of the group standings.
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