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.

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

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: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025

Preview: Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Melbourne: Melbourne City FC will be desperate to get on the winning trail when they take on Buriram United in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

The Australian side have yet to register points on the board while Thailand's Buriram - while in a better position - will also be targeting victory after suffering defeat on Matchday Two.

#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.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stay perfect; Al Ain move clear

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr stay perfect; Al Ain move clear

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club made it five wins out of five with a 5-0 defeat of Al Fateh in the Saudi Pro League.

Al Ain FC, meanwhile, continue to set the pace in the UAE Pro League while there were also matches in Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic scene across West Asia.