Saudi domination of Asian Champions League a concern after Al-Ahli triumph

Roberto Firmino lifts the trophy after Al-Ahli’s victory over Kawasaki Frontale.Photograph: ReutersIt’s been quite a journey for Roberto Firmino, Riyad Mahrez and Al-Ahli, who lifted the AFC Champions League Elite trophy for the first time just before midnight on Saturday in front of 60,000 fans in Jeddah after a 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale of Japan.Firmino has not been registered in the Saudi Pro League (SPL), where teams are allowed only 10 foreign players, this year. The former