Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Al Rayyan: Victory will be Al Gharafa SC's only option when they play Tractor FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

Three points, however, may still not be enough for Qatar's Al Gharafa as they sit in 10th - two points adrift of the three sides above them in the West Zone standings.

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

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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

Doha: Al Sadd SC have to rise to the occasion when they play Al Ittihad Club in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

Qatar's Al Sadd have to win if they are to progress but will have to be wary of a high-flying Al Ittihad.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will be determined to not slip up when they host Shanghai Shenhua FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Tuesday.

A draw will be enough to seal progression for the Thai side while China PR's Shenhua will be targeting just their second win of the campaign.

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta’zim can't afford anything other than victory when they meet Vissel Kobe in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Tuesday.

Malaysia's JDT are seventh in the standings with eight points while Japan's Vissel Kobe will be seeking victory to confirm themselves as the top team in the East Zone.

Preview: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Preview: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN)

Machida: Victory will be FC Machida Zelvia's only expectation when they play Chengdu Rongcheng FC in their concluding AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Tuesday.

Japan's Machida could end the League Stage top of the table while China PR's Chengdu desperately need victory if they are to stand a chance of advancing.

Preview: FC Seoul (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Preview: FC Seoul (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Seoul: FC Seoul will have to be at their best on Tuesday if they are to keep their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ hopes alive.

The Korea Republic outfit - sixth with nine points - will confirm their Round of 16 spot with victory but will face a FC Machida Zelvia who could finish top of the East Zone with three points.