Matthias Jaissle Leads Al-Ahli to Asian Champions League Triumph

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia ‍–‌ Former Hoffenheim player and coach Matthias Jaissle has guided al-Ahli‌ to their first-ever Asian champions League ⁤title, defeating Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in teh final. The victory, witnessed by‍ 60,000 fans in Jeddah, marks a critically important milestone for the Saudi Arabian ‍club.

Firmino’s Masterclass Fuels Al-Ahli’s Victory

Roberto Firmino, also with a past at Hoffenheim, played a pivotal role, providing two ⁣assists that led to first-half goals⁣ by Galeno, ⁢a recent ‌€50 million acquisition from FC Porto,⁣ and Franck Kessie. Firmino’s outstanding performance earned him the title of Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

Jaissle’s Rise: ⁢From salzburg to Saudi Success

Jaissle, 37, joined Al-Ahli in July 2023 after a‌ triumphant stint with Red Bull Salzburg, where he secured a double in 2022 and the league title ⁢in 2023. Before Salzburg, he also served ⁣as a youth coach at RB⁢ Leipzig from 2014 to 2017. His move to Saudi Arabia‍ came with speculation‍ linking​ him to⁢ the head coach position at RB Leipzig for the upcoming season.

Richest German Coach? Jaissle’s Lucrative Saudi Deal

Reportedly the highest-paid German⁣ coach due to his Saudi Arabian contract, Jaissle’s current ​agreement extends ⁤until ‍June of next ‌year.this Asian Champions League ​victory is his first title with the ‍club as arriving in ‍2023.Notably,​ Kawasaki Frontale had eliminated Cristiano​ Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in ‍the semi-finals.

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Matthias Jaissle & Al-Ahli’s Asian ​Champions League Triumph: Q&A

This⁢ Q&A section provides ⁣further insights ⁤into matthias Jaissle’s⁢ victory‍ and ​Al-Ahli’s historic win.

Key Questions Answered:

Who is Matthias Jaissle?

Matthias jaissle is a ⁣German football manager who, at ‍37,‍ led‍ saudi Arabian‍ club Al-Ahli too ​their ​first-ever Asian‌ Champions League title.‌ he previously ⁢coached Red Bull Salzburg and worked in the youth ⁣system at RB​ Leipzig.

What⁢ was the score of the final?

Al-ahli defeated Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the final.

Who were the​ goalscorers?

Galeno ⁤and Franck‍ Kessie scored the goals for​ Al-Ahli. both goals were assisted by ⁣Roberto Firmino.

Who is Roberto Firmino?

Roberto ⁣Firmino, the former Hoffenheim ⁣player, provided two assists ​in the final⁢ and was named the Most Valuable ⁢Player of ​the⁢ tournament. He previously played for Liverpool.

how long is Jaissle’s contract with Al-ahli?

Jaissle’s contract with Al-Ahli is reported to extend‍ until June 2025.

How did Al-Ahli reach ‍the‍ final?

Al-Ahli​ defeated Kawasaki Frontale in the⁣ final, who had previously ‍eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s ​Al-Nassr in the semi-finals.

What⁢ other titles has ⁤Jaissle won?

Jaissle won a double ⁢(league and cup) with Red Bull salzburg in 2022 and the league title‍ in ⁢2023. He has just won his first title with Al-Ahli.

Is Jaissle the richest german coach?

Reportedly, Jaissle is the highest-paid German coach ⁤currently, due to his​ contract with ⁢Al-Ahli.

What is the significance of this victory?

This victory is a critical ⁤milestone⁢ for Al-Ahli, marking ⁣their‍ first ⁤Asian Champions League title.

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