#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The quest for glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™ will continue apace when the first-leg ties of the Round of 16 take place between March 2 and 4.

Less than two weeks after the conclusion of the League Stage, the remaining 16 contenders are ready to do battle for a place in the last eight, which will be staged in Jeddah in April.

#ACLElite - Round of 16 cast finalised

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Round of 16 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ following the conclusion of the League Stage on Wednesday.

The first leg of the Round of 16 ties will be played between March 2 and 4, with the return leg to be contested a week later.

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ is heading into the business end following the conclusion of the League Stage this past week.

As the remaining 16 teams plot the next phase of their challenge, the-AC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the highly thrilling League Stage.

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was qualification joy for some while the journey of several others ended as the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ came to a conclusion this past week.

Several sides showcased their title credentials while some were just glad to qualify and the-AFC.com listened to what was said after 12 intense matches across the continent.

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 8 was the final set of League Stage fixtures, the last chance to clinch a place, protect a position, or land a parting blow in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™.

From set-piece power to outrageous improvisation, these eight strikes captured the urgency of a closing night in Asia’s premier club stage.

Watch the contenders, pick the finish that moved you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of MD8.