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QF - 1st Leg: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 1-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

QF - 1st Leg: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 1-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Suita: Gamba Osaka dominated but had to come from behind to force a 1-1 stalemate with Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-final at the Suita City Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Daniel Ting’s first half goal was cancelled out by Gaku Nawata’s 84th-minute strike as the Japanese side were held off by a firm Ratchaburi defence, ensuring it will be all to play for in next week's second leg in Thailand.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/photo/qf-1st-leg-gamba-osaka-jpn-v-ratchaburi-fc-tha

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Kuala Lumpur: Following the decision on March 1 to postpone the first-leg Knockout Stage matches across the AFC Club Competitions in the West Region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirms the postponement of the second-leg ties.

Consequently, the following matches originally scheduled for March 9–11, 2026, have been postponed until further notice:
 
  • AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™: Round of 16 second-leg matches (West Region).
  • AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™: Quarter-final second-leg matches involving West Region teams.

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ will move a step closer to its climax with the East Zone quarter-finals to be played over the coming days.

The ties promise to be enticing affairs with the four teams confident of lifting the coveted trophy in May.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the East Zone quarter-final ties could play out.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-preview-east-zone-quarter-finals-1st-leg

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: In light of the developing situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 first-leg matches in the West Region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled.

Additionally, the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Quarter-final first-leg matches involving teams in the West Region, originally scheduled to be played between March 3 and 4, 2026, are also postponed until further notice.

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Round of 16 presented by VISA

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Round of 16 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 delivered the dramas and pure passions from both legs. 

From precision team moves to audacious solo strikes, from early worldie to injury time tap-in - these goals swung momentum and captivated crowds. Watch the clips, relive the moments, and back the finish that stun you! 
 
Your vote will help decide the Visa Top Goal of the Round of 16. 

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Thursday with the return leg serving scintillating action.

As the remaining teams prepare for the two-legged quarter-finals that will be played in March, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures from the second leg that caught the eye.

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Sydney: Bangkok United head coach Totchtawan Sripan lauded his side’s blistering start in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie against Macarthur FC on Thursday, which paved the way for a ticket to the quarter-finals.

Muhsen Al Ghassani scored twice in the first half as the Thai side increased their aggregate advantage to four, with Australia's Macarthur only being able to draw level on the night, which was Totchtawan's only disappointment.

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Suita: Satisfaction mixed with frustration defined head coach Jens Wissing’s mood after Gamba Osaka edged Pohang Steelers 2-1 on Thursday to seal progression to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.

While pleased to see his side advance to the last eight stage with a 3-2 aggregate victory, the German tactician made it clear the narrow scoreline did not reflect his team’s dominance on the night. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-|-r16-2nd-leg-gamba-osaka-jpn-2-1-fc-pohang-steelers-kor

Videos

QF - 1st Leg: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 1-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

QF - 1st Leg: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 1-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Suita: Gamba Osaka dominated but had to come from behind to force a 1-1 stalemate with Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-final at the Suita City Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Daniel Ting’s first half goal was cancelled out by Gaku Nawata’s 84th-minute strike as the Japanese side were held off by a firm Ratchaburi defence, ensuring it will be all to play for in next week's second leg in Thailand.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/photo/qf-1st-leg-gamba-osaka-jpn-v-ratchaburi-fc-tha

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Kuala Lumpur: Following the decision on March 1 to postpone the first-leg Knockout Stage matches across the AFC Club Competitions in the West Region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirms the postponement of the second-leg ties.

Consequently, the following matches originally scheduled for March 9–11, 2026, have been postponed until further notice:
 
  • AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™: Round of 16 second-leg matches (West Region).
  • AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™: Quarter-final second-leg matches involving West Region teams.

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ will move a step closer to its climax with the East Zone quarter-finals to be played over the coming days.

The ties promise to be enticing affairs with the four teams confident of lifting the coveted trophy in May.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the East Zone quarter-final ties could play out.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-preview-east-zone-quarter-finals-1st-leg

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: In light of the developing situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 first-leg matches in the West Region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled.

Additionally, the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Quarter-final first-leg matches involving teams in the West Region, originally scheduled to be played between March 3 and 4, 2026, are also postponed until further notice.

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Round of 16 presented by VISA

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Round of 16 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 delivered the dramas and pure passions from both legs. 

From precision team moves to audacious solo strikes, from early worldie to injury time tap-in - these goals swung momentum and captivated crowds. Watch the clips, relive the moments, and back the finish that stun you! 
 
Your vote will help decide the Visa Top Goal of the Round of 16. 

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Thursday with the return leg serving scintillating action.

As the remaining teams prepare for the two-legged quarter-finals that will be played in March, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures from the second leg that caught the eye.

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Sydney: Bangkok United head coach Totchtawan Sripan lauded his side’s blistering start in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie against Macarthur FC on Thursday, which paved the way for a ticket to the quarter-finals.

Muhsen Al Ghassani scored twice in the first half as the Thai side increased their aggregate advantage to four, with Australia's Macarthur only being able to draw level on the night, which was Totchtawan's only disappointment.

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Suita: Satisfaction mixed with frustration defined head coach Jens Wissing’s mood after Gamba Osaka edged Pohang Steelers 2-1 on Thursday to seal progression to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.

While pleased to see his side advance to the last eight stage with a 3-2 aggregate victory, the German tactician made it clear the narrow scoreline did not reflect his team’s dominance on the night. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-|-r16-2nd-leg-gamba-osaka-jpn-2-1-fc-pohang-steelers-kor

Photos

QF - 1st Leg: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 1-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Wed, 04 Mar, 2026

QF - 1st Leg: Gamba Osaka (JPN) 1-1 Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Suita: Gamba Osaka dominated but had to come from behind to force a 1-1 stalemate with Thailand’s Ratchaburi FC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-final at the Suita City Football Stadium on Wednesday.

Daniel Ting’s first half goal was cancelled out by Gaku Nawata’s 84th-minute strike as the Japanese side were held off by a firm Ratchaburi defence, ensuring it will be all to play for in next week's second leg in Thailand.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/photo/qf-1st-leg-gamba-osaka-jpn-v-ratchaburi-fc-tha

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Second-leg knockout ties of AFC Club Competitions postponed

Kuala Lumpur: Following the decision on March 1 to postpone the first-leg Knockout Stage matches across the AFC Club Competitions in the West Region, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) today confirms the postponement of the second-leg ties.

Consequently, the following matches originally scheduled for March 9–11, 2026, have been postponed until further notice:
 
  • AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™: Round of 16 second-leg matches (West Region).
  • AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™: Quarter-final second-leg matches involving West Region teams.

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ will move a step closer to its climax with the East Zone quarter-finals to be played over the coming days.

The ties promise to be enticing affairs with the four teams confident of lifting the coveted trophy in May.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the East Zone quarter-final ties could play out.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-preview-east-zone-quarter-finals-1st-leg

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: In light of the developing situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 first-leg matches in the West Region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled.

Additionally, the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Quarter-final first-leg matches involving teams in the West Region, originally scheduled to be played between March 3 and 4, 2026, are also postponed until further notice.

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Round of 16 presented by VISA

Tue, 24 Feb, 2026

#ACLTWO - Vote for your Top Goals of Round of 16 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 delivered the dramas and pure passions from both legs. 

From precision team moves to audacious solo strikes, from early worldie to injury time tap-in - these goals swung momentum and captivated crowds. Watch the clips, relive the moments, and back the finish that stun you! 
 
Your vote will help decide the Visa Top Goal of the Round of 16. 

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

#ACLTwo - R16 (2nd Leg): Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ concluded on Thursday with the return leg serving scintillating action.

As the remaining teams prepare for the two-legged quarter-finals that will be played in March, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures from the second leg that caught the eye.

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Bangkok United's tactical precision makes Totchtawan proud

Sydney: Bangkok United head coach Totchtawan Sripan lauded his side’s blistering start in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie against Macarthur FC on Thursday, which paved the way for a ticket to the quarter-finals.

Muhsen Al Ghassani scored twice in the first half as the Thai side increased their aggregate advantage to four, with Australia's Macarthur only being able to draw level on the night, which was Totchtawan's only disappointment.

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Mixed feelings for Wissing despite Gamba's progression

Suita: Satisfaction mixed with frustration defined head coach Jens Wissing’s mood after Gamba Osaka edged Pohang Steelers 2-1 on Thursday to seal progression to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™.

While pleased to see his side advance to the last eight stage with a 3-2 aggregate victory, the German tactician made it clear the narrow scoreline did not reflect his team’s dominance on the night. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two.html/video/acltwo-|-r16-2nd-leg-gamba-osaka-jpn-2-1-fc-pohang-steelers-kor