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.

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): 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.

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.

Alsi announced as Official Global Supporter for AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

Alsi announced as Official Global Supporter for AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™

Kuala Lumpur: Alsi, a leading brand in the carbonated soft drink industry, has officially joined forces with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) as the Official Global Supporter of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™.

This collaboration marks Alsi’s dedicated commitment to the pinnacle of Asian club football, bringing its vibrant range of carbonated soft drinks to one of the most anticipated events on the global sporting calendar.

#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.