Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Preview: Air Force SC (IRQ) v Pakhtakor (UZB)

Baghdad: Air Force SC and Pakhtakor both desperately need victory when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Iraq's Air Force suffered defeats in their opening two matches while Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor settled for stalemates in both their ties.

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Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Al Gharafa SC (QAT)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC will be hugely confident of taking maximum points when they host Al Gharafa SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

The two-time defending champions were back at their best in the Matchday Two victory against UAE's Al Wasl FC while Al Gharafa have yet to register points on the board.

Preview: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Ain FC (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Al Ain: High-flying Al Ain FC will be aiming to stay perfect when they host Tractor FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

UAE's Al Ain hit the back of the net four times in both their previous matches while Islamic Republic of Iran's Tractor need to get back on track, having collected just a single point.

Preview: PFC Neftchi (UZB) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Preview: PFC Neftchi (UZB) v Al Ittihad Club (KSA)

Fergana: PFC Neftchi will aim to add to Al Ittihad Club's woes when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Uzbekistan's Neftchi will welcome Al Ittihad with confidence, having collected four points from their opening two matches, with their rivals from Saudi Arabia having only managed a draw.

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Sun, 25 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Qadsiah Club (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Dammam: Al Qadsiah Club will fancy their chances of not just staying unbeaten but taking maximum points when they face Al Sadd SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Dammam: Al Qadsiah Club will fancy their chances of not just staying unbeaten but taking maximum points when they face Al Sadd SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

#ACLElite - MD3: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 23 Oct, 2026

#ACLElite - MD3: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ beckons as the 32 clubs resume their bids for continental glory.

A gap has already started developing in both zones and with the matches to come thick and fast, there is no room for error for all 32 teams.

The-AFC.com highlights five things to look out for with matches to be played across the continent from Monday to Wednesday.