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

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

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

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will expect to stay on the winning ways when they face Al Sadd SC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

The four-time Asian champions are the only side in the West Zone with a perfect record while Al Sadd opened their campaign with two draws.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-matchday-three

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Preview: Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) v PFC Nasaf (UZB)

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli will consider victory as their only option when they meet PFC Nasaf in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

UAE's Shabab Al Ahli have gotten off to a fine start while Uzbekistan's Nasaf have yet to register a point.

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Preview: Shanghai Port FC (CHN) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Shanghai: Shanghai Port FC and FC Machida Zelvia will be equally desperate for victory when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Reigning Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port only have a point to their name while Japan's Machida are only in a slightly better position, having played to draws in their first two matches.

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Ulsan: There will be a new head coach in the dugout for Ulsan HD when they face Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

The three-time defending K League 1 champions parted ways with Shin Tae-yong last week with Noh Sang-rae taking over on an interim basis.

Preview: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Preview: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Chengdu: Fireworks can be expected when Chengdu Rongcheng FC and Johor Darul Ta’zim square off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

China PR's Chengdu will be aiming to maintain the momentum from their Matchday Two win against Korea Republic's Gangwon FC while Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim need to get points on the board after managing just a draw from their opening two ties.

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Three

Sun, 19 Oct, 2025

#ACLTwo - Preview: Matchday Three

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League Two 2025-2026 is set for scintillating action as action resumes after a three-week break. 

With the group stage fast approaching the midway point, the-AFC.com takes a look at the state of play in the race for knockout stage spots.