Preview - R16 (1st Leg): FC Seoul (KOR) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): FC Seoul (KOR) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Seoul: FC Seoul can't afford mistakes when they host Vissel Kobe in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's FC Seoul snuck into the Round of 16 while Vissel of Japan were comfortable qualifiers.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-east-zone-round-of-16-1st-leg

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: A buoyant Johor Darul Ta'zim will be optimistic of their chances when they play Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

A 1-0 win over Vissel Kobe sealed Johor Darul Ta'zim's ticket to the next stage while Sanfrecce enjoyed smooth passage, with the Japanese side finishing third in the East Zone League Stage.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Chuncheon: Tournament debutants Gangwon FC and FC Machida Zelvia will both be seeking to extend their runs when they face off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

The two advanced in contrasting fashion - Japan's Machida topped the East Zone standings while Gangwon qualified ahead of Korea Republic rivals Ulsan HD FC on goal difference.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Melbourne: Melbourne City FC will spare no effort in their bid for a big win when they host Buriram United in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

Australia's Melbourne City were very much a team in form in the League Stage while Buriram United of Thailand also impressed as both teams qualified at the expense of some of the continent's biggest clubs.

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

#ACLTwo - Preview: East Q-finals (1st Leg)

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ will move a step closer to its climax with the East Zone quarter-finals to be played over the coming days.

The ties promise to be enticing affairs with the four teams confident of lifting the coveted trophy in May.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the East Zone quarter-final ties could play out.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest prove their mettle

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest prove their mettle

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia defenders Justin Hubner and Kevin Diks and Japan midfielder Reo Hatate all fired home crucial goals in the Eredivisie, Bundesliga and Scottish Premiership respectively this past week.

Other top Continental players did their part to rally their teams, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.