Ulsan’s Kim sees hope despite exit

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Ulsan’s Kim sees hope despite exit

Shanghai: Head coach Kim Hyeon-seog chose to look at the positives after his Ulsan HD FC’s goalless draw with Shanghai Port FC on Wednesday meant elimination from the AFC Champions League Two  2025/26™.

The two-time champions were pipped to the final Round of 16 spot by Gangwon FC, with their fellow Korea Republic side advancing on superior goal difference. 

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#ACLElite - Round of 16 cast finalised

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Round of 16 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ following the conclusion of the League Stage on Wednesday.

The first leg of the Round of 16 ties will be played between March 2 and 4, with the return leg to be contested a week later.

Chung hails Gangwon’s resilience; Melbourne's Vidmar pleased with finish

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

Chung hails Gangwon’s resilience; Melbourne's Vidmar pleased with finish

Melbourne: Gangwon head coach Chung Kyung-ho expressed pride after Gangwon FC secured a place in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 on Wednesday. 

A disciplined defensive display saw Chung's side hold Melbourne City FC to an away draw as debutants Gangwon advanced at the expense of fellow Korea Republic side and two-time winners Ulsan HD FC. 

Munoz hails JDT’s character

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Munoz hails JDT’s character

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta’zim head coach Xisco Munoz praised his players for continuing to believe in the hard-fought 1-0 win over Vissel Kobe on Tuesday which secured a place in the last 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ for the Malaysian side.

Marcos Guilherme’s 73rd-minute strike proved decisive as JDT advanced from the League Stage for the second successive season.

Buriram make Jackson proud

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Buriram make Jackson proud

Buriram: Mark Jackson was extremely proud after guiding Buriram United into the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 following a 2-0 win against Shanghai Shenhua FC on Tuesday.

Adding to the 48-year-old head coach’s delight was the manner in which the win - Buriram’s fourth of the campaign - was achieved as the Thai side advanced from the League Stage for the second successive season.

FC Seoul frustrate Kim; Gaul delighted with Hiroshima fightback

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

FC Seoul frustrate Kim; Gaul delighted with Hiroshima fightback

Seoul: Head coach Kim Gi-dong did not hide his frustration after FC Seoul surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/25™ concluding League Stage tie on Tuesday. 

The result left Seoul seventh in the standings but staring at elimination as their continental fate depends on Wednesday’s remaining two East Zone League Stage matches.