Preview - Group C: Different missions for Al Ahli Saudi, Al Duhail in AFC Champions League showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group C: Different missions for Al Ahli Saudi, Al Duhail in AFC Champions League showdown

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC can't afford another slip up while Al Duhail SC will be aiming to maintain their perfect start when the two sides meet in Group C of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli are already in a difficult position following their 5-2 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal FC on Matchday One.

Al Duhail, meanwhile, enjoyed a much better start as they breezed past Iraq's Al Shorta 2-0.

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Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday One (West)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday One (West)

Kuala Lumpur: With the kick off of the 2021 AFC Champions League, The-AFC.com has announced the nominees for this week's Best Goal of Matchday 1 (West)

Long range screamers, terrifc team moves and captain's leading by example, the opening Matchday of the 2021 AFC Champions League has plenty of goals to savour for fans of the Continent's premier club competition.

We've selected five of the best for you to choose your favourite in the poll at the foot of the article.

2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West): Matchday 1 In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The opening round of 2021 AFC Champions League fixtures did not disappoint as the teams from West Asia kicked off their campaigns in Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates. 

As the 20 sides prepare for their Matchday Two fixtures over the weekend, the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the stats and facts that caught the eye during a thrilling start to the competition.

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2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West) Matchday 2: 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The 2021 AFC Champions League got off with a bang as the Matchday One encounters threw up no shortage of drama and a number of fantastic goals. 

With the action set to come thick and fast in the weeks ahead, the 20 teams are ready to return for the second round of fixtures on Saturday and Sunday, and there is plenty to whet the appetite.

With 10 games to come over the next two days, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.

Preview - Group B: Air Force Club, Pakhtakor eager to get AFC Champions League campaign back on track

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group B: Air Force Club, Pakhtakor eager to get AFC Champions League campaign back on track

Sharjah: Group B of the 2021 AFC Champions League resumes on Saturday with Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor facing Iraq’s Air Force Club at Sharjah Stadium as both sides look to get their first win of the campaign.

Pakhtakor had come from two goals down against Tractor FC on Wednesday, leading 3-2 with five minutes to go only to be clawed back by a late Mohammad Abbaszadeh penalty and settle for a point.

Preview - Group D: Foolad, Al Wehdat on AFC Champions League victory mission

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group D: Foolad, Al Wehdat on AFC Champions League victory mission

Riyadh: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foolad Khouzestan FC will be hoping to make better use of their opportunities when they go up against Al Wehdat of Jordan on Matchday Two of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group D on Saturday.

Both teams, who have a single point to their name after the end of Matchday One action, will target a win when they clash at the King Fahd International Stadium.

Preview - Group E: Persepolis out to maintain perfect AFC Champions League start against Al Rayyan

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Group E: Persepolis out to maintain perfect AFC Champions League start against Al Rayyan

Goa: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC will be looking to extend their winning start to their 2021 AFC Champions League campaign when they face Al Rayyan of Qatar in Group E on Saturday.

The 2019 AFC Champions League runners-up defeated UAE’s Al Wahda 1-0 on Wednesday, while the other Matchday One tie saw Al Rayyan held to a goalless draw by India’s FC Goa.