#ACLElite - MD7: In numbers

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - MD7: In numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Seven of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ saw more Round of 16 places filled after an action-packed 12 matches.

The matches saw big wins, heartbreak and eliminations and the-AFC.com picks out several facts and figures that caught the eye.

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Chung rues missed chances; Muscat proud despite Shanghai Port exit

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Chung rues missed chances; Muscat proud despite Shanghai Port exit

Chuncheon: Chung Kyung-ho insisted Gangwon FC’s AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ campaign remains alive despite the goalless draw with Shanghai Port on Wednesday.

Gangwon were held on a freezing night in Chuncheon, a result that took the K League side to eight points from seven matches with Chung believing that the point earned could prove decisive.

Younis overjoyed as Melbourne City seal historic qualification

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Younis overjoyed as Melbourne City seal historic qualification

Ulsan: Match-winner Marcus Younis hailed Melbourne City FC’s character after his stoppage-time strike earned them a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ulsan HD FC and sent the A-League side into the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 for the first time.

Melbourne City took the lead through Max Caputo in the first half before Darijan Bojanic leveled the tie with 10 minutes remaining, setting up a tense finale that was ultimately decided by tournament debutant Younis.

Conceicao delighted as Al Ittihad hit top form

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Conceicao delighted as Al Ittihad hit top form

Jeddah: Sergio Conceicao hailed a complete performance after Al Ittihad powered into the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 with a commanding 7-0 victory over Al Gharafa SC on Tuesday.

A relentless Al Ittihad overwhelmed the Qatari side to move to 12 points, a tally that guarantees a top-eight finish in the league stage regardless of next week’s results.

Al Sadd’s Mancini keeps qualification faith

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Al Sadd’s Mancini keeps qualification faith

Doha: Roberto Mancini is hopeful that Al Sadd SC’s 2-0 win against Tractor FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ will be the tonic for the Qatari side to book a spot in the Round of 16.

Victory saw Al Sadd climb up to eighth in the West Zone standings, the final qualifying position and Mancini is determined to make sure the 2011 champions don’t slip up.

Jackson applauds Buriram’s resilience

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Jackson applauds Buriram’s resilience

Chengdu: Mark Jackson showered praise on his Buriram United players after their 1-0 win against China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday moved the Thailand side closer to a place in the Round of 16.

In a game where Chengdu dominated possession, Buriram had to dig deep to get the win and Jackson was proud of how his charges managed the situation in front of over 40,000 fans at Phoenix Hill Sports Park Football Stadium.