All set for thrilling #ACL Knockout Stage battle

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

All set for thrilling #ACL Knockout Stage battle

Kuala Lumpur: The thrill of top-tier Asian football action returns in the exhilarating aftermath of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ with the pursuit to secure the ultimate Continental club glory getting underway for 16 teams as early as next week when the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Knockout Stage kicks off.

The 21st edition of Asia’s flagship club competition concluded its Group Stage in last December and saw eight sides each from the East and West Regions discover their path to the Final at the official draw later in the same month. 

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#ACL Knockout Stage Draw - What they said

Fri, 29 Dec, 2023

#ACL Knockout Stage Draw - What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 knockout stage is poised for mouthwatering encounters following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

With six former champions also in the race to lift the coveted trophy, exciting Round of 16 matches are on the cards when the tournament resumes in February.

F Marinos appoint Kewell as head coach

Sun, 31 Dec, 2023

F Marinos appoint Kewell as head coach

Kuala Lumpur: Yokohama F Marinos will be led into the last 16 of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 by Harry Kewell after the former Australia international was named the club’s new head coach on Sunday.

Kewell replaces compatriot Kevin Muscat, who announced his departure from the J1 League side at the end of the just-concluded season having led the club to the domestic title in 2022.
 
The 45-year-old former Leeds United and Liverpool attacker joins after working as assistant coach to Brendan Rodgers at Scottish Premiership side Celtic, having previously worked as head coach at English sides Crawley Town, Notts County, Oldham Athletic and Barnet.

#ACL Knockout Stage Draw produces thrillers

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

#ACL Knockout Stage Draw produces thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 knockout stage has all the ingredients to be an exciting affair following the official draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

Six former Asian champions were among the teams who advanced to the knockout stage, with the Round of 16 scheduled to be played in February.

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

#ACL Goals of the Group Stage - MD6

Kuala Lumpur:  The group stage of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 concluded last Wednesday with the tournament to return with the Round of 16 in February.

As several teams made last-ditch efforts to advance, Matchday Six produced another set of wonderful goals. 

The-AFC.com has chosen 10 for you - the fans - to not only feast your eyes on but to also choose your favourite.

#ACL - Matchday Six: What They Said

Mon, 18 Dec, 2023

#ACL - Matchday Six: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group Stage came to an end this week after a fortnight of dramatic and exciting ties across Asia deciding the final 16 teams for the knockout stage.

Historic moments, national pride, disappointments, and fond farewells all feature as the-AFC.com talks to those involved in the latest edition of the Continent's most prestigious competition.

#ACL - Group Stage Review

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

#ACL - Group Stage Review

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 concluded on Wednesday with the final outcome lacking no shortage of surprises.

As the 16 teams who qualified look forward to the knockout stage draw which is scheduled to be held on December 28 at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the-AFC.com takes a look at how the group stage unfolded.

#ACL: Matchday Six in Numbers

Fri, 15 Dec, 2023

#ACL: Matchday Six in Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The group stage of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 drew to a close on Wednesday as the 16 teams for the knockout rounds were confirmed.

Among the stories from the final round of group stage fixtures were defending champions Urawa Red Diamonds being eliminated, while six former champions have advanced to the last 16. 
 
As the continental competition now takes a break until after the upcoming AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™, the-AFC.com looks back at the stats and facts that caught the eye on Matchday Six.