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R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Sadd SC must produce their best if they are to stand a chance against Al Hilal SFC when the sides meet in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Both are former continental champions but Qatar's Al Sadd have only beaten Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia once in their four previous meetings in the knockout stage.

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will start as firm favourites when they face Al Duhail SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Monday.

Al Ahli will head into the tie in good form and still very much in the running for the Saudi Pro League title while Al Duhail are enduring a tough season and look set to finish in the bottom half of the Qatar Stars League.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-round-of-16-west

AFC Champions League Elite 20252/6 Finals Match Schedule

#ACLElite Finals Draw produces thrillers

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite Finals Draw produces thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is set to be a spectacular affair following the completion of the Knockout Stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday.

The centralised Finals are scheduled for April 16-25, 2026 with the last eight stage set to feature thrilling cross-regional showdowns. All seven matches will be single-leg affairs.

The Knockout Stage will be preceded by the West Zone's Round of 16, which will also be contested as a single leg affair in Jeddah on April 13 and 14.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Kuala Lumpur: The last eight clubs standing in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ will have their path to glory charted on March 25 (Wednesday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

With just under a month to kick-off in the centralised concluding stretch of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, the draw ceremony will determine the pairings from the Quarter-finals to the showdown Final, with all seven single-leg battles to take place between April 16 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was joy and heartbreak as the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 (East) came to a close on Wednesday.

For the four teams that advanced, continental glory remains in sight while the vanquished were left to reflect on what it could have been.

The-AFC.com caught up with the teams after the thrilling ties.

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ East Zone's quarter-finalists were decided this past week with the completion of the Round of 16.

As the four successful teams set their sights on the knockout stage, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from the second leg of the East Zone's Round of 16.

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Hiroshima: Xisco Munoz was beaming with pride after Johor Darul Ta’zim reached the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Kosuke Kinoshita’s 90th-minute penalty gave Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 1-0 win on the night but Malaysia’s JDT advanced 3-2 on aggregate, securing quarter-final progression for the first time.

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Vissel: Yuya Osako was a man on a mission in Vissel Kobe’s 2-1 win over FC Seoul in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 second leg tie on Wednesday.

His header in the 78th minute saw the home side draw level after having been behind for much of the game to Patryk Klimala’s 20th minute strike, with Japan's Vissel eventually going on to win the game 2-1 thanks to Yosuke Ideguchi’s 89th minute goal to advance 3-1 on aggregate.

It had been a long wait for Osako - who started the competition with a strike in the opening League Stage game against China PR’s Shanghai Port FC - for a second goal, having missed four matches due to injury.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-r16-2nd-leg-vissel-kobe-jpn-2-1-fc-seoul-kor

Videos

R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Sadd SC must produce their best if they are to stand a chance against Al Hilal SFC when the sides meet in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Both are former continental champions but Qatar's Al Sadd have only beaten Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia once in their four previous meetings in the knockout stage.

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will start as firm favourites when they face Al Duhail SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Monday.

Al Ahli will head into the tie in good form and still very much in the running for the Saudi Pro League title while Al Duhail are enduring a tough season and look set to finish in the bottom half of the Qatar Stars League.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-round-of-16-west

AFC Champions League Elite 20252/6 Finals Match Schedule

#ACLElite Finals Draw produces thrillers

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite Finals Draw produces thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is set to be a spectacular affair following the completion of the Knockout Stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday.

The centralised Finals are scheduled for April 16-25, 2026 with the last eight stage set to feature thrilling cross-regional showdowns. All seven matches will be single-leg affairs.

The Knockout Stage will be preceded by the West Zone's Round of 16, which will also be contested as a single leg affair in Jeddah on April 13 and 14.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Kuala Lumpur: The last eight clubs standing in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ will have their path to glory charted on March 25 (Wednesday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

With just under a month to kick-off in the centralised concluding stretch of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, the draw ceremony will determine the pairings from the Quarter-finals to the showdown Final, with all seven single-leg battles to take place between April 16 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was joy and heartbreak as the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 (East) came to a close on Wednesday.

For the four teams that advanced, continental glory remains in sight while the vanquished were left to reflect on what it could have been.

The-AFC.com caught up with the teams after the thrilling ties.

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ East Zone's quarter-finalists were decided this past week with the completion of the Round of 16.

As the four successful teams set their sights on the knockout stage, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from the second leg of the East Zone's Round of 16.

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Hiroshima: Xisco Munoz was beaming with pride after Johor Darul Ta’zim reached the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Kosuke Kinoshita’s 90th-minute penalty gave Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 1-0 win on the night but Malaysia’s JDT advanced 3-2 on aggregate, securing quarter-final progression for the first time.

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Vissel: Yuya Osako was a man on a mission in Vissel Kobe’s 2-1 win over FC Seoul in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 second leg tie on Wednesday.

His header in the 78th minute saw the home side draw level after having been behind for much of the game to Patryk Klimala’s 20th minute strike, with Japan's Vissel eventually going on to win the game 2-1 thanks to Yosuke Ideguchi’s 89th minute goal to advance 3-1 on aggregate.

It had been a long wait for Osako - who started the competition with a strike in the opening League Stage game against China PR’s Shanghai Port FC - for a second goal, having missed four matches due to injury.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-r16-2nd-leg-vissel-kobe-jpn-2-1-fc-seoul-kor

Photos

R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Sadd SC must produce their best if they are to stand a chance against Al Hilal SFC when the sides meet in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Monday.

Both are former continental champions but Qatar's Al Sadd have only beaten Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia once in their four previous meetings in the knockout stage.

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Sun, 12 Apr, 2026

R16 - Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will start as firm favourites when they face Al Duhail SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Monday.

Al Ahli will head into the tie in good form and still very much in the running for the Saudi Pro League title while Al Duhail are enduring a tough season and look set to finish in the bottom half of the Qatar Stars League.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-round-of-16-west

AFC Champions League Elite 20252/6 Finals Match Schedule

#ACLElite Finals Draw produces thrillers

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite Finals Draw produces thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is set to be a spectacular affair following the completion of the Knockout Stage draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Wednesday.

The centralised Finals are scheduled for April 16-25, 2026 with the last eight stage set to feature thrilling cross-regional showdowns. All seven matches will be single-leg affairs.

The Knockout Stage will be preceded by the West Zone's Round of 16, which will also be contested as a single leg affair in Jeddah on April 13 and 14.

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Latest update on AFC club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: Following the earlier postponements on March 1 and 3, 2026, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirms that all remaining knockout matches of the AFC’s club competitions in the West Region will now be decided in single-leg ties at centralised venues.

Consequently, the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 West Region battles will take place on April 13 and 14 at the King Abdullah Sports City and the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, just prior to the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™, which is scheduled to be held from April 16 to 25.

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Wed, 18 Mar, 2026

Ultimate battles to be revealed for #ACLElite Finals

Kuala Lumpur: The last eight clubs standing in the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ will have their path to glory charted on March 25 (Wednesday) at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur.

With just under a month to kick-off in the centralised concluding stretch of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™, the draw ceremony will determine the pairings from the Quarter-finals to the showdown Final, with all seven single-leg battles to take place between April 16 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East) 2nd Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was joy and heartbreak as the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 (East) came to a close on Wednesday.

For the four teams that advanced, continental glory remains in sight while the vanquished were left to reflect on what it could have been.

The-AFC.com caught up with the teams after the thrilling ties.

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

#ACLElite - R16 (East): 2nd Leg in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ East Zone's quarter-finalists were decided this past week with the completion of the Round of 16.

As the four successful teams set their sights on the knockout stage, the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from the second leg of the East Zone's Round of 16.

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Munoz proud of JDT’s progress

Hiroshima: Xisco Munoz was beaming with pride after Johor Darul Ta’zim reached the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Kosuke Kinoshita’s 90th-minute penalty gave Sanfrecce Hiroshima a 1-0 win on the night but Malaysia’s JDT advanced 3-2 on aggregate, securing quarter-final progression for the first time.

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Osako hits the high note at the right time for Vissel

Vissel: Yuya Osako was a man on a mission in Vissel Kobe’s 2-1 win over FC Seoul in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 second leg tie on Wednesday.

His header in the 78th minute saw the home side draw level after having been behind for much of the game to Patryk Klimala’s 20th minute strike, with Japan's Vissel eventually going on to win the game 2-1 thanks to Yosuke Ideguchi’s 89th minute goal to advance 3-1 on aggregate.

It had been a long wait for Osako - who started the competition with a strike in the opening League Stage game against China PR’s Shanghai Port FC - for a second goal, having missed four matches due to injury.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-r16-2nd-leg-vissel-kobe-jpn-2-1-fc-seoul-kor