#ACLElite - Matchday Five: In Numbers

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday Five: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 was another spectacular affair with the continent lit up by exciting games.

The-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye from a pulsating matchday which saw Round of 16 spots being filled.

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https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-pfc-nasaf-uzb-0-1-tractor-fc-irn

Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025

Vissel’s Ideguchi attributes win to focus

Shanghai: Yosuke Ideguchi was ecstatic after playing a starring role in Vissel Kobe’s 2-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Midfielder Ideguchi opened Vissel’s account just after the half-hour mark before orchestrating the second with Tetsushi Yamakawa converting with a header.

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025

Ulsan's Roh, Buriram's Jackson happy with draw

Ulsan: Ulsan HD head coach Roh Sang-rae praised his players’ commitment despite his side being held to a 0-0 draw by Buriram United in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

The result of the tightly contested affair moved Korea Republic's Ulsan to eight points, with Thailand's Buriram one behind.

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Inzaghi sets Al Hilal perfect target

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi will not allow his Al Hilal SFC side to rest on their laurels despite securing their fifth straight continental  AFC Champions League Elite™ knockout stage berth with three matches to spare on Tuesday.

The 4-0 success over Iraq’s Al Shorta saw Al Hilal keep their perfect run intact and the 49-year-old is determined to extend their winning momentum until the end of the league stage, with top spot the Italian’s target.

Morais: Fitness powered Al Wahda past Al Sadd

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Morais: Fitness powered Al Wahda past Al Sadd

Abu Dhabi: Al Wahda FC booked their spot in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 after coming from behind to defeat Al Sadd SC 3-1 on Tuesday with Jose Morais highlighting the higher energy levels of his team as the reason for their success.

An energetic second half was in sharp contrast to a subdued first 45 minutes with the United Arab Emirates side overpowering their opponents through a brace from Dusan Tadic and one from Caio Canedo.

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Kuroda attributes Machida victory to squad depth

Chuncheon: Go Kuroda said FC Machida Zelvia’s squad depth powered the Japanese side to their 3-1 win against Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Days after winning their first-ever major domestic title by defeating Vissel Kobe in the Emperor’s Cup by the same score line, Kuroda dipped into his squad to freshen things up against Gangwon and was rewarded with a fine display.