Kawasaki Frontale's coach Shigetoshi Hasebe emphasized the importance of player performance over financial power as they prepare for the AFC Champions League final against Al Ahli. Despite facing a financially superior opponent and coming off a grueling semifinal against Al Nassr, Kawasaki's determination saw them achieve an impressive 3-2 victory. Hasebe pointed out that while budgets matter, ultimately, games are won by players on the field, alluding to their recent success despite a significant valuation gap compared to Al Ahli's star-studded lineup worth nearly â¬170 million.
"Regarding budgets, it's a very important factor but the players aren't playing with their wallet or their credit card on the pitch. The players play on the pitch."
"Despite coming in with a day's less rest and having needed extra-time to defeat Qatari champions Al Saad, Kawasaki upstaged Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in a gripping semifinal."
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