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MD3: Al Shamal SC (QAT) 3-1 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

MD3: Al Shamal SC (QAT) 3-1 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Al Khor: Riyad Mahrez starred for Al Shamal SC with a sparkling show as the tournament debutants registered a historic 3-1 win against Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ at Al Bayt Stadium on Tuesday.

The victory was the first for the Qatari side after draws in their earlier two matches as they moved up to sixth in the West standings on five points, one behind Al Hilal.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, meanwhile, lost in the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite for the first time since the tournament was revamped. 

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-qadsiah-club-ksa-1-1-al-sadd-sc-qat

Rodgers hails Al Qadsiah grit in Al Sadd draw

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Rodgers hails Al Qadsiah grit in Al Sadd draw

Dammam: Head coach Brendan Rodgers praised Al Qadsiah Club’s fighting spirit after Julián Quinones struck late to secure a 1-1 draw against Al Sadd SC and preserve their unbeaten start to their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ campaign.

Al Sadd looked set for their first win when Akram Afif opened the scoring in the 74th minute with a stunning curling effort, but Quinones came to Al Qadsiah’s rescue 10 minutes later to keep their unbeaten run intact.

Pusic: Al Ahli worthy winners

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Pusic: Al Ahli worthy winners

Jeddah: Marino Pusic said Al Ahli Saudi FC were worthy of their 2-1 win over Al Gharafa SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

Matheus Goncalves struck late to secure the win as two-time defending champions Al Ahli moved to seven points, while Al Gharafa suffered a third consecutive defeat.

MD3: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) 1-1 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

MD3: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) 1-1 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Dammam: Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah preserved their unbeaten start to their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ campaign with a 1-1 draw against Al Sadd SC on Monday.

Akram Afif put Qatar’s Al Sadd ahead in the 74th minute, only for Julian Quinones to equalise 10 minutes later to take Al Qadsiah to five points, while Al Sadd earned their first point after back-to-back defeats.

MD3: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 2-1 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

MD3: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 2-1 Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Matheus Goncalves came through as Al Ahli Saudi FC left it late before defeating Al Gharafa SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

 Goncalves struck in the 86th minute as Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli moved up to seven points while Al Gharafa of Qatar suffered a third consecutive defeat. 

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Shamal SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Al Khor: Al Shamal SC will have to be at their best if they are to stop Al Hilal SFC when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Qatar's Al Shamal have two draws to their name while Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal are on a perfect six points going into the clash at the Al Bayt Stadium.

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars as Al Hilal lead; Al Rayyan set pace in Qatar

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Martinelli stars as Al Hilal lead; Al Rayyan set pace in Qatar

Doha: Gabriel Martinelli scored in back-to-back matches as Al Hilal SFC regained pole position in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Rayyan SC remained in charge of the Qatar Stars League title race while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria.

Join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Dammam: Al Qadsiah Club will fancy their chances of not just staying unbeaten but taking maximum points when they face Al Sadd SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Dammam: Al Qadsiah Club will fancy their chances of not just staying unbeaten but taking maximum points when they face Al Sadd SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will be hugely confident of taking maximum points when they host Al Gharafa SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

The two-time defending champions were back at their best in the Matchday Two victory against UAE's Al Wasl FC while Al Gharafa have yet to register points on the board.

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Player to watch: Akram Afif (QAT)

Kuala Lumpur: Few players have had a greater influence on Qatar's rise in Asian football than attacking midfielder Akram Afif, who was instrumental in the Maroons' historic back-to-back AFC Asian Cup™ triumphs.

As the West Asian side look towards defending their title at the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the two-time AFC Player of the Year's experience, creativity and ability to shine on decisive occasions will once again place him in the spotlight.

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Qadsiah go top; Al Sadd lose ground

Doha: Al Qadsiah took advantage of Al Hilal SFC not being in action to seize the Saudi Pro League lead while Al Sadd SC suffered late heartbreak against Al Duhail SC.

Al Jazira fought back for a share of the points to lead the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.