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.

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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.

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

East Asia Wrap: Kashima stay perfect; Jeonbuk stumble

Hong Kong: Defending champions Kashima Antlers impressed in Japan’s group stage action, while the new K League season began with immediate drama as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors suffered an opening defeat.

Kitchee strengthened their advantage in Hong Kong while leaders Fu Jen University suffered defeat in Chinese Taipei.

The-AFC.com looks at the past week’s domestic action across East Asia.

ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

ASEAN Wrap: Perfect leaders, late drama and tightening title races

Kuala Lumpur: Johor Darul Ta’zim’s relentless march in Malaysia continued with a perfect 18th straight win, while Indonesia’s Persib Bandung ran riot to remain firmly in control at the summit.

In Australia, Newcastle Jets were held for the first time this season while Singapore delivered one of the most dramatic moments of the week as Lion City Sailors were held in a six-goal thriller.

There was also action in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and the Philippines so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the ASEAN domestic scene.

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Nassr, Al Sadd remain in driver's seat

Doha: Al Nassr stayed top of the Saudi Pro League with two important victories this past week while Al Sadd SC maintained their tight grip in the Qatar Stars League.

Al Ain took over as the UAE Pro League leaders while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly wrap of the domestic action across West Asia.

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan, Fergana triumph

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Central & South Asia Wrap: Mohun Bagan, Fergana triumph

Mumbai: The Uzbekistan Super League opened with a win for defending champions Neftchi Fergana while it was also smooth sailing for titleholders Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Indian Super League.

Tractor FC returned to winning ways in the Iran Pro League as Esteghlal FC maintained their lead for the second straight week, so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at the past week's domestic action across Central and South Asia.