Q-finals: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Q-finals: 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-finals feature a star-studded cast with five former winners among the eight sides still battling it out for Continental glory. 

Ahead of the four first legs, which take place between Monday and Wednesday, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for in a week that will see some of Asia's biggest club sides square off in a quartet of mouth-watering match-ups.

Preview - Quarter-final: Al Nassr (KSA) vs Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview - Quarter-final: Al Nassr (KSA) vs Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Fresh from winning a domestic trophy, Al Sadd travel to Riyadh for Monday's first leg of the 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-final tie which pits them against an Al Nassr side eager to reach a new height.

Xavi’s men overcame rivals Al Duhail 1-0 in the Sheikh Jassim Cup, Qatar’s annual ‘Super Cup’ competition, just a week after they had eliminated the same side from the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

Meanwhile, Al Nassr walked away from Abu Dhabi with the quarter-final ticket after defeating Al Wahda 4-3 on aggregate.

Quarter-Finals – Preview

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Quarter-Finals – Preview

Kuala Lumpur: The eight remaining teams in the 2019 AFC Champions League will return to action in the coming days with the first legs of the quarter-finals played between Monday and Wednesday.  

Five former winners are aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the second or even third occasion, while three of the sides will look to create history and be crowned AFC Champions League winners for the first time.

5 Memorable Quarter-finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

5 Memorable Quarter-finals

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-finals are sure to bring plenty of excitement for the Continent's football fans. Ahead of those much-anticipated ties, we have selected some of the clashes from the past editions to enjoy.

The quarter-finals were introduced in the AFC Champions League back in 2004, and since then we have witnessed some action-packed matches, particularly in recent times. the-AFC.com highlights five last eight ties that are worth reviewing and savouring.

2019 Quarter-Finals: Stats & Facts

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2019 Quarter-Finals: Stats & Facts

Kuala Lumpur: With the first of the 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-finals just a day away, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at the eight remaining sides battling it out to be crowned kings of Asia. 

Taking into account only figures from teams and players still involved in the Continental competition, we’ve hand-picked some of the stats and facts that have caught the eye.

He Guan: We have to win in Shanghai at all costs

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

He Guan: We have to win in Shanghai at all costs

Shanghai: China PR defender He Guan admits that Shanghai SIPG simply must win Tuesday's home leg against Urawa Red Diamonds to keep alive their hopes of a place in the 2019 AFC Champions League semi-finals. 

It will be a case of familiar foes for Shanghai SIPG and Urawa when the two meet in the first leg of the quarter-finals at Shanghai Stadium.

The pair faced off four times in the 2017 AFC Champions League with a win apiece in the Group Stage before Urawa overcame the Chinese Super League side in the semi-finals 2-1 on aggregate.

2019 Quarter-Finals: Ones To Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2019 Quarter-Finals: Ones To Watch

Kuala Lumpur: The 2019 AFC Champions League quarter-finals are now nearly upon us as the eight remaining sides get ready to continue their quest to be crowned Continental champions.

As the first legs of four eagerly awaited contests get set to kick off on Monday, the-AFC.com has picked out one key player from each club who could light up the last eight and help fire their side towards glory.