Neymar last played on Oct. 13, 2023, when he tore his ACL during Brazil's 2-0 loss to Uruguay in World Cup qualifying, only a few months after joining Al-Hilal in the most high-profile move to the Gulf nation in a summer of spending for Saudi Pro League sides.

Neymar has been out with an ACL injury for one year. Tonight, the eyes of the world will be on whether he will finally return to the pitch in the AFC Champions League match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ain.

In a thrilling match between Al-Hilal and the defending champion, Renan Lodi gave Al-Hilal the opener after 26 minutes. Soufiane Rahimi, the tournament top scorer last season, leveled soon after.

Neymar has returned to action after a year out through injury and helped Al-Hilal beat Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates 5-4 in a thrilling group match of the AFC Champions League Elite. Neymar came off the bench for the four-time Asian champion with 13 minutes remaining at Al Ain and almost scored immediately as he shaved the post.

Al-Ain is facing Al-Hilal in Group B on Matchday 3 of 8, so be ready for an amazing AFC Champions League game. Al-Hilal leads the group with two victories, while Al Ain searches for their first win to ascend the rankings;

Will Neymar play tonight for Al-Hilal vs Al Ain in AFC Champions League? Read here to find out the latest injury news of the Brazilian star.

The 2024 AFC Champions League appears to be in full swing. While some exciting fixtures are lined up ahead of Matchday 3, all eyes will be on Al Hilal, who is set to face Al Ain in an enthralling matchup.

Al Hilal have announced that Neymar will be part of the squad for Monday's AFC Champions League Elite game against holders Al Ain, ending a one-year injury absence for the Brazilian forward. In a short video posted to their social media channels which contained special effects graphics combined with clips of Neymar training,