#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.

#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.

#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.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr back on top; Al Sadd pull clear

Doha: Al Nassr Club seized the Saudi Pro League top spot back with an impressive win against Al Hazem as Al Hilal SFC were held.

ASEAN & East Asia Wrap: Verdy shootout drama; Buriram blitz; Persib in control

Kuala Lumpur: Tokyo Verdy’s stoppage-time rescue and penalty composure headlined Round 3 in Japan, where they edged FC Machida Zelvia 3–2 in the shootout after a 2–2 draw, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima struck in the 90+7th minute to beat Cerezo Osaka 2–1 and stay top in Group B.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Tractor slip up again; East Bengal take over ISL

Tehran: Reigning champions Tractor FC missed a chance to go to the top of the Iran Pro League as the top five sides continue to take turns in a tightly-contested race.