#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday 1 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2026/27 League Stage got off to a thrilling start, with Matchday 1 delivering goals, comebacks and standout individual performances from East to West. 

Below is a shortlist drawn from the Player of the Match winners - now it’s over to you to pick your favourite from the best of the best. 

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#ACLElite - Vote for your Favourite Goal of The Matchday 1, Presented by VISA

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite - Vote for your Favourite Goal of The Matchday 1, Presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 1 delivered a feast of memorable strikes, from stunning solo efforts and well-worked team moves to hat-trick heroes and late drama, which lightened up the opening matches of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™. 

Watch the contenders, pick the finish that impressed you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of MD1. 

#ACLElite - Matchday One: What They Said

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday One: What They Said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ got off to an enthralling start, with Matchday One delivering goals, drama and memorable performances across the continent.

The-AFC.com looks back at what some of the key protagonists had to say after the opening round of matches.

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 got off to an emphatic start the past week as the continent's top 32 clubs went head to head.

The-AFC.com highlights five takeaways after an exhilarating round of matches.

Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The opening matchday of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ had it all - big wins, upsets and more.

After a furious round of action, the-AFC.com takes a look at some facts and figures that caught the eye.