Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Al Duhail SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will expect maximum points when they host Al Duhail SC in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

The Saudi Arabian side - after their semi-final disappointment last season - can be expected to spare no effort in their bid for a fifth Asian title, which spells danger for Qatar's Al Duhail.

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Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v Tractor FC (IRN)

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli and Tractor FC will both be out to mark their return to the top tier of Asian club football with victory when they square off in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

Both featured in the AFC Champions League Two™ last season and confirmed their elevation to the AFC Champions League Elite by emerging champions of their respective countries.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Buriram: Hosts Buriram United and Johor Darul Ta'zim are set for a blockbuster clash in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

It will be a meeting between ASEAN rivals who met three times on the continental stage last season, with Buriram walking away from the encounters the happier of the two sides.

Preview: Gangwon FC (KOR) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Preview: Gangwon FC (KOR) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Chuncheon: Debutants Gangwon FC can expect a stiff test when they host Shanghai Shenhua FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Gangwon’s best-ever league finish of second in 2024 secured a maiden continental appearance while Shenhua will be determined to better last season's Round of 16 finish.

Preview: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Preview: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v FC Seoul (KOR)

Machida: FC Machida Zelvia will be out to mark their AFC Champions League Elite™ debut with a win against FC Seoul on Tuesday.

Machida are the 17th Japanese side to feature in the continental tournament while FC Seoul - runners-up in 2013 - will be making their first appearance since 2020.

Preview: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Preview: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Melbourne: Melbourne City FC will brace themselves for a tough match when they host Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Tuesday.

The Australian side have yet to kick off their domestic scene while Sanfrecce are a battle-hardened outfit with the J1 League season well past the midway stage.