Road to Final: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Road to Final: FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Jeddah: FC Machida Zelvia are on the verge of adding another chapter to their history with the Japanese side to meet Al Ahli Saudi FC in the final of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025/26™.

Tournament debutants Machida have enjoyed a dream campaign and the-AFC.com looks back at the journey which has taken them to within one match of lifting Asian club football's ultimate prize.

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Road to Final: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Road to Final: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC are one match away from defending their title, with the Saudi Pro League side to face Japan's FC Machida Zelvia in the final of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025/26™.

The Jeddah-based side are seeking to become just the second team in the AFC Champions League era to win back-to-back titles and the-AFC.com retraces their journey to Saturday's final.

Semi-finals: Facts & Figures

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Semi-finals: Facts & Figures

Jeddah: The AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ is just one match away from crowning the winners.

Al Ahli Saudi FC and FC Machida Zelvia advanced to Saturday's decider after overcoming tough opponents and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures from the two absorbing semi-finals.

Soma’s hard work, patience pay off

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Soma’s hard work, patience pay off

Jeddah:  Yuki Soma was glad to have made a spectacular return for FC Machida Zelvia in their AFC Champions League Finals Jeddah 2026™ semi-final win against UAE's Shabab Al Ahli on Tuesday.

Soma scored the only goal of the game as the debutant Japanese side set up a final against defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC on Saturday but the decision for the midfielder to start was made almost at the last minute.

Machida Zelvia peaking nicely, says Kuroda

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Machida Zelvia peaking nicely, says Kuroda

Jeddah: Head coach Go Kuroda feels that FC Machida Zelvia side are hitting form at the right time after the Japanese side saw off Shabab Al Ahli 1-0 in their AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2026™ semi-final on Tuesday.

A seventh clean sheet of their season saw the debutants advancing to the final, with defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC their opponents on Saturday, a tie Kuroda is relishing.

Coman stars as Al Nassr power into final

Thu, 23 Apr, 2026

Coman stars as Al Nassr power into final

Dubai: Kingsley Coman bagged a hat-trick as Al Nassr Club defeated Al Ahli SC 5-1 in an enthralling AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ semi-final at Zabeel Stadium on Wednesday.

The win means Jorge Jesus’ side will face Japan’s Gamba Osaka in the final on May 16 and the Saudi Pro League side will be confident of their chances after a spectacular campaign so far. .