Kuala Lumpur: The 16 West Asia teams are back in action this week, with eight places in the 2019 AFC Champions League knock-out stage up for grabs ahead of Matchday Five.
Preview - Group C: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)
Tehran: Esteghlal’s chances of fighting for a 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 spot are hinging upon their ability to get the three points against Qatar’s Al Duhail on Matchday Five of Group C on Monday.
Preview - Group C: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Ain FC (UAE)
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal can seal qualification to the 2019 AFC Champions League Round of 16 with a win over UAE’s Al Ain at King Saud University Stadium on Monday.
Preview - Group D: Al Pakhtakor (UZB) v Persepolis FC (IRN)
Tashkent: Pakhtakor Central Stadium plays host to a classic six-pointer between Pakhtakor and Persepolis in Group D of the 2019 AFC Champions League on Monday.
Preview - Group D: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)
Doha: It is first against second in Group D of the 2019 AFC Champions League as Qatar’s Al Sadd welcome Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli to Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday.
Ulsan have to reach for the stars, says Mix Diskerud
Ulsan: American midfielder Mix Diskerud believes anything is possible for K-League side Ulsan Hyundai if they progress to the 2019 AFC Champions League knockout stage, with victory in Tuesday's Group H clash against Sydney FC enough to do so with a game to spare.