Preview - Group G: BG Pathum United (THA) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group G: BG Pathum United (THA) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has urged his players to stick to the processes that made them Australian champions in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 debut against Group G hosts BG Pathum United on Friday.

Reaching the Asian stage has been a long time coming for the A-League club, who are finally set to make their continental bow having finished in their domestic top five for the last seven consecutive seasons and withdrew due to COVID-19 having qualified for the 2021 edition of the ACL.

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2896092.html

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league/video/afc_champions_league™_2022_-_group_stage_preview_east_1.html

Preview - Group G: BG Pathum United (THA) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group G: BG Pathum United (THA) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Pathum Thani: Melbourne City FC head coach Patrick Kisnorbo has urged his players to stick to the processes that made them Australian champions in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 debut against Group G hosts BG Pathum United on Friday.

Reaching the Asian stage has been a long time coming for the A-League club, who are finally set to make their continental bow having finished in their domestic top five for the last seven consecutive seasons and withdrew due to COVID-19 having qualified for the 2021 edition of the ACL.

Preview - Group F: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Daegu FC (KOR)

Thu, 21 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group F: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Daegu FC (KOR)

Buriram: Daegu FC head coach Alexandre Gama has high expectations for his side when they open their AFC Champions League™ Group F campaign against Shandong Taishan FC on Friday. 

The K League side will be featuring in their third Continental campaign after beating Buriram United 3-2 on penalties in the playoff last month, while Shandong Taishan will be making their 10th appearance in the tournament. 

Daegu reached the Round of 16 - their best ever finish - in the last edition, and that is the minimum target that Gama has set for his charges as they prepare to face fierce competition from the Chinese Super League champions at the Buriram City Stadium. 

Preview - Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Fri, 15 Apr, 2022

Preview - Group I: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Johor Bahru: Past experiences and recent achievements are no guarantee for success was the distinct message from Ulsan Hyundai’s head coach Hong Myung-bo ahead of Friday’s blockbuster AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group I opener against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale at the Tan Sri Dato' Hj Hassan Yunos Stadium. 

Despite leading the two-time AFC Champions League winners to victory against their Japanese opponents in last season’s Round of 16 stage just seven months ago, Hong was quick to dispel Ulsan’s ‘favourites tag’ in what promises to be a titanic tussle between the current K-League and J-League leaders. 

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East): Forwards in Form

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East): Forwards in Form

Kuala Lumpur: As the big kick-off to the AFC Champions League™ 2022 (East) rapidly approaches, the-AFC.com takes a look at the strikers who are poised to make a difference in the eastern side of the continent.

With no shortage of attacking talent on display, we shine the spotlight on six strikers who are on song in their clubs’ domestic campaigns and could be set to bring those hot streaks onto the Asian stage in this year's continental club competition.

The FA Cup was just the beginning, says Jeonnam’s Kim Hyeon-ug

Thu, 14 Apr, 2022

The FA Cup was just the beginning, says Jeonnam’s Kim Hyeon-ug

Pathum Thani: Jeonnam Dragons captain Kim Hyeon-ug has insisted that the remarkable Korean FA Cup victory at the end of last year was only the start of something special as his side get set to become the first-ever K League 2 club to appear in the AFC Champions League™.

Jeonnam created history last season as they followed up an FA Cup semi-final victory over then-Asian champions Ulsan Hyundai by overhauling a one-goal first-leg deficit against Daegu FC in the final to win the return meeting 4-3 and become the first second-tier side to lift the trophy. 

"Buzzing” Maclaren ready for AFC Champions League™ 2022 challenge

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

"Buzzing” Maclaren ready for AFC Champions League™ 2022 challenge

Pathum Thani: Three-time A-League Men Golden Boot winner Jamie Maclaren is again leading the scorers in the Australian top flight and will be hoping to bring his prolific form to the AFC Champions League™ 2022, his first appearance in the continental competition since 2017.

The 28-year-old previously featured on the Asian stage in the colours of Brisbane Roar but will be returning this time in the sky blue of A-League Men champions Melbourne City, his hometown club who are set to make their AFC Champions League debut.  

The Socceroos striker joined the-AFC.com for an exclusive interview to discuss the upcoming continental clashes, his memories from past campaigns and his goals for 2022.