Cesar, Inzaghi pleased with Al Hilal’s measured performance

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Cesar, Inzaghi pleased with Al Hilal’s measured performance

Doha: Midfielder Caio Cesar credited Al Hilal SFC’s cohesion as the Saudi Pro League side continued their flawless run in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 with a 2-1 defeat of Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC on Monday.

Simone Inzaghi’s side displayed their trademark control and efficiency as they made it four wins out of four with Round of 16 qualification almost surely sealed. 

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Belmadi revels in Al Duhail’s collective effort

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Belmadi revels in Al Duhail’s collective effort

Doha: Al Duhail SC - much to head coach Djamel Belmadi’s relief - finally produced a statement performance in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26, claiming their first win in a 4-1 defeat of Shabab Al Ahli on Monday.

The result reignites the Qatari side's hopes following a slow start to their campaign with Belmadi commending his players’ for their response to a difficult past few weeks. 

Beiranvand: Tractor must build on defensive masterclass

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Beiranvand: Tractor must build on defensive masterclass

Tabriz: Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand emphasised the importance of Tractor FC continuing to be miserly in defence if they are to shine in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 after picking up their second win of the campaign.

Monday’s 1-0 win over Iraq’s Al Shorta was the Islamic Republic of Iran side’s third clean sheet in four matches as Beiranvand and company produced another show of defensive resilience, especially in the second half when the away side pushed hard for the equaliser.

Al Wahda’s determination makes Morais proud

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Al Wahda’s determination makes Morais proud

Qarshi: Head coach Jose Morais was delighted to see luck favour his Al Wahda FC after the side from the United Arab Emirates fought back to pick up a 2-1 win against PFC Nasaf in AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 action on Monday.

Second half goals from Favour Ogbu and Caio Canedo turned the game around for Al Wahda as they moved onto 10 points with Morais keen to point out that the game could have gone either way.

Group Stage to spark quest for #AWCL glory

Mon, 03 Nov, 2025

Group Stage to spark quest for #AWCL glory

Kuala Lumpur: Asia’s elite are set to stake their claim for the ultimate prize in the AFC Women’s Champions League™ (AWCL) when the 2025/26 season kicks off its highly anticipated group showdowns on November 9 (Sunday).

The 12 contenders for the trophy in the second edition of the Continental club showpiece were split into three groups in September, which will be played in centralised venues.

Europe Wrap: First goal joy for Al Tamari, Machino, Circati

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Europe Wrap: First goal joy for Al Tamari, Machino, Circati

Kuala Lumpur: Jordan's Mousa Al Tamari scored his first Ligue 1 goal of the season for Rennes, as did Japan's Shuto Machino for Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga and Australian Alessandro Circati for Parma in Serie A.

There were matchwinners from Korea Republic international Oh Hyeon-gyu and Japan’s Ryotaro Ito in the Belgian Pro League, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.