Al Sadd’s Al Haydos determined to relive glory of 2011

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Al Sadd’s Al Haydos determined to relive glory of 2011

Jeddah: Hasan Al Haydos is as ambitious as ever with the Qatar and Al Sadd SC legend aiming to add the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 title to his 2011 triumph.

A then 20-year-old Al Haydos played a pivotal role as Al Sadd lifted the 2011 AFC Champions League™ trophy by beating Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC 4-2 on penalties with the midfielder netting in the shoot-out.

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Preview - QF: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Mon, 28 Apr, 2025

Preview - QF: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Head coach Shigetoshi Hasebe intends to stay true to his footballing principles when Kawasaki Frontale face Al Sadd SC in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 on Sunday.

Despite coming into the tournament on the back of a five-match winless run domestically, Hasebe has no intention of making drastic changes to the Japanese side.

While acknowledging Al Hilal SFC’s incredible 7-0 win against Gwangju FC in Friday’s opening quarter-final tie, Hasebe does not believe the result can be used as a yardstick for other matches.

Wakizaka aiming to take Frontale to new heights

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Wakizaka aiming to take Frontale to new heights

Jeddah: Yasuto Wakizaka wants to create history for Kawasaki Frontale by helping the Japanese club win the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 title.

The club captain has won it all domestically with Frontale - three J1 League titles, two Emperor’s Cup and one J.League Cup but continental success has eluded the midfielder. 

QF - Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT): Facts & Figures

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

QF - Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Al Sadd SC (QAT): Facts & Figures

Jeddah: Kawasaki Frontale and Al Sadd SC will both be equally confident of their chances when they go head to head in the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 on Sunday.

Both teams comfortably advanced to the quarter-finals and will be eager to continue their adventure with victory at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium.

Koulibaly urges Al Hilal to remain sharp

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Koulibaly urges Al Hilal to remain sharp

Jeddah: Kalidou Koulibaly expects Al Hilal SFC to maintain their cutting edge in the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 after the side from Saudi Arabia produced a scintillating performance to defeat Gwangju FC 7-0 in their quarter-final on Friday.

Centre-back Koulibaly was - as were his teammates - flawless as the side from Korea Republic struggled to cope with Al Hilal's attacking strength with seven different players finding the back of the net.

Focused Al Hilal delight Jesus

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Focused Al Hilal delight Jesus

Jeddah: It was, by all accounts, a massive display of firepower but Jorge Jesus insisted that Al Hilal SFC’s 7-0 defeat of Gwangju FC was more than just a show of their awesome arsenal.

A 3-0 lead at the break had all but sealed victory for Al Hilal against their opponents from Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 but the side from Saudi Arabia maintained their high intensity to hit Gwangju for another four, with seven different players finding the back of the net.

Lee: Gwangju’s journey has just begun

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Lee: Gwangju’s journey has just begun

Jeddah: Gwangju FC head coach Lee Jung-hyo maintained a positive outlook despite seeing his side dismantled by a rampant Al Hilal SFC in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 on Friday.

Tournament debutants Gwangju had their backs against the wall from the first blow of the referee’s whistle at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium as they succumbed to a 7-0 defeat. 

Preview - QF: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Preview - QF: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Jeddah: Al Nassr Club will not make the mistake of underestimating Yokohama F. Marinos when the sides meet in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Saturday.

Despite Marinos’ domestic woes, which sees them at the bottom of the J1 League standings, Al Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli said there will be no room for complacency as Italian seeks to steer his side to an inaugural AFC Champions League Elite title. 

Preview - QF: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Buriram United (THA)

Sun, 27 Apr, 2025

Preview - QF: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Buriram United (THA)

Jeddah: Buriram United are prepared to go the distance when they meet Al Ahli Saudi FC in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Saturday.

The Thai League 1 outfit are returning to this stage for the first time since 2013 and will be facing an Al Ahli side who are unbeaten in their last 15 AFC Champions League Elite matches.