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

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

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

Doha: A hurting Al Sadd SC will be aiming to reverse the tide when they host Al Hilal SFC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

In what will be a meeting between two former Asian champions, Al Sadd need to bounce back after suffering a heavy defeat on Matchday One while Al Hilal will be seeking a second victory.

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Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club will do well to tread with caution when they square off against Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad settled for a draw in their opening fixture while Shabab Al Ahli kicked off their campaign with a victory.

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Buriram United (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Buriram: Buriram United will have to brace themselves for a buoyant Beijing FC when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Thailand's Buriram opened their campaign with a draw while Beijing kicked off with an impressive win.

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kashima Antlers (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC will be determined to show their true capabilities when they welcome Kashima Antlers for their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ tie on Tuesday.

The Vietnamese side's tournament debut ended in a heavy defeat while former AFC Champions League winners Kashima cruised to a big win.

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN) v Ratchaburi FC (THA)

Kameoka: Kyoto Sanga FC and Ratchaburi FC are set for a thrilling clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Both lost their respective openers, making this a must-win tie at the Kyoto Stadium.

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Preview: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Johor Darul Ta’zim will be equally determined to take maximum points when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Former Asian champions Pohang of Korea Republic suffered a humbling defeat on Matchday One while Malaysian side JDT had to settle for a draw at home.