Sousa frustrated; Inzaghi content with shared points

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Sousa frustrated; Inzaghi content with shared points

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa was left to rue missed opportunities after his side settled for a goalless draw with Al Hilal SFC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

The draw snapped Al Hilal’s winning run but Shabab’s Round of 16 fate will go down to the wire, with the Dubai-based side to face defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC next week. 

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Boulbina focused on taking Al Duhail through

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Boulbina focused on taking Al Duhail through

Doha: Adil Boulbina remains optimistic of Al Duhail SC’s Round of 16 chances following their 1-1 stalemate with Sharjah FC in their AFC Champions League 2025/26 tie on Monday.

It was a case of near misses as Qatar’s Al Duhail, despite dominating the match, fell behind to a 41st minute strike by Igor Coronado but a spirited second half display finally laid the foundation for the equaliser through Boulbina.

Mixed feelings for Jaissle, Milanic

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Mixed feelings for Jaissle, Milanic

Abu Dhabi: Matthias Jaissle and Darko Milanic came away with differing opinions about the goalless draw between Al Ahli Saudi FC and Al Wahda FC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ tie on Monday.

Milanic was the happier of the two head coaches, satisfied with the point earned at home as his United Arab Emirates side stayed in the top four of the West Zone standings.

Soliman praises Al Shorta’s spirit; Nasaf’s Berdiev rues missed chances

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Soliman praises Al Shorta’s spirit; Nasaf’s Berdiev rues missed chances

Fergana: Moamen Soliman heaped praise on his Al Shorta side after they fought back to hold PFC Nasaf to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ match at Istiqlol Stadium on Monday.

The Egyptian saw his charges overcome tiredness from a gruelling journey with his planned half-time triple change with the introduction of Abdoul Magid Boubacar, Shareef Kadhim and Bassam Shakir worked in favour of his Iraqi outfit.

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)

Ulsan: Ulsan HD FC and Melbourne City FC are set for a blockbuster clash when they meet in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Victory for Korea Republic's Ulsan will mean staying well on track for Round of 16 qualification while three points for Australia's Melbourne City will confirm their ticket.

Preview: Gangwon FC (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Preview: Gangwon FC (KOR) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Chuncheon: Gangwon FC will be determined to not slip up when they meet Shanghai Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Gangwon ended Matchday Six ninth with seven points while Shanghai Port anchored the standings with just two.