Neymar and Al-Hilal will travel to India to play Mumbai City in the AFC Champions League 2023-24 group stage. Mumbai City, the 2022-23 Indian Super League champions, were drawn in Group D against defending champions Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia, Nassaji Mazandaran from Iran, and Navbahor from Uzbekistan.
This will be Neymar’s first appearance in India, and it is guaranteed to be a significant event for Indian football fans. Al-Hilal are the group’s favorites, but Mumbai City will want to give them a run for their money. In addition to Neymar, former Premier League players such as Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, and Aleksandar Mitrovic will also be coming to India to compete in the match against the Team From Mumbai.
Where does Mumbai City FC play its home matches for the AFC Champions League?
The AFC Champions League group stage matches for Mumbai City FC will be played in the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune rather than their usual home stadium, the Mumbai Football Arena in Andheri, Mumbai.
AFC Champions League Fixtures of Mumbai City FC:
On September 18, Mumbai City FC of the Indian Super League (ISL) will face FC Nassaji Mazandaran of Iran at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune to open their AFC Champions League 2023–24 campaign at home.
The Islanders have two away games scheduled against Navbahor and Al Hilal on October 3 and October 23, respectively, after being placed in Group D of the AFC Champions League 2023–24 group stage.
On November 6, they will host Neymar’s Al Hilal at home. Des Buckingham’s team will go to Tehran later in the month to play FC Nassaji Mazandaran 28th November.
The Islanders’ home match against Navbahor on December 4 will be the final fixture of their group stage.
How can I purchase tickets for the AFC Champions League matches of Mumbai City FC?
Though we’re waiting for official confirmation, we believe fans can get tickets for Mumbai City FC’s games during the AFC Champions League group stage via the websites of either Bookmyshow or Paytm Insider.
