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Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Jinan: Shandong Taishan FC have to beat Gwangju FC on Tuesday if they are to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

China PR's Shandong headed into the break in 10th on seven points, one adrift of the teams placed between sixth and eighth in the East Zone standings.

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will count on home ground advantage to take them into the knockout stage when they face Shanghai Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory at the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium will confirm the Japanese champions' ticket into the Round of 16 while three points will be a huge boost to Shanghai Port's chances.

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Kawasaki Frontale are set for a thriller when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory for Korea Republic's Pohang will see them drawing level on points with their Japanese opponents while a win will secure Japan's Frontale their spot in the Round of 16.

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will attempt to derail Johor Darul Ta'zim's knockout stage hopes when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

While Australia's Mariners are already out of the running for a spot in the Round of 16, Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim are still very much in the race but need victory to stay ahead of their challengers.

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Salem Al Dawsari topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 7 best goals poll with almost 51 percent of the votes.

Al Dawsari's long-range screamer for Al Hilal SFC against Persepolis FC of Islamic Republic of Iran takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 7 with polling to start on February 15.

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - East should see some knockout stage spots filled as the League Stage fast approaches its climax.

The action promises to be intense and the-AFC.com singles out five things to look out for.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/preview-matchday-seven-east-|-afc-champions-league-elite™

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Fleet-footed winger Arif Aiman has made a major impact for Johor Darul Ta’zim in the inaugural edition of the AFC Champions League Elite™ as the Malaysian champions seek to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the continental championship.

The exciting 22-year-old opened the league phase campaign with an impressive brace in JDT’s 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port before netting the opener in his side’s 3-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

Since then he has also scored against Ulsan HD to take his goal tally to four in six games and, with JDT due to face Central Coast Mariners and Pohang Steelers in February, he told the-AFC.com his thoughts on the competition so far.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-best-goals-md7-west

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Seven of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - West had more than its fair share of thrills and spills.

As the 12 teams start preparing for the final round of fixtures in just under a fortnight, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from Matchday One.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-hilal-sfc-ksa-4-1-persepolis-fc-irn

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-gharafa-sc-qat-1-0-pakhtakor-uzb

Videos

Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Jinan: Shandong Taishan FC have to beat Gwangju FC on Tuesday if they are to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

China PR's Shandong headed into the break in 10th on seven points, one adrift of the teams placed between sixth and eighth in the East Zone standings.

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will count on home ground advantage to take them into the knockout stage when they face Shanghai Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory at the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium will confirm the Japanese champions' ticket into the Round of 16 while three points will be a huge boost to Shanghai Port's chances.

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Kawasaki Frontale are set for a thriller when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory for Korea Republic's Pohang will see them drawing level on points with their Japanese opponents while a win will secure Japan's Frontale their spot in the Round of 16.

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will attempt to derail Johor Darul Ta'zim's knockout stage hopes when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

While Australia's Mariners are already out of the running for a spot in the Round of 16, Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim are still very much in the race but need victory to stay ahead of their challengers.

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Salem Al Dawsari topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 7 best goals poll with almost 51 percent of the votes.

Al Dawsari's long-range screamer for Al Hilal SFC against Persepolis FC of Islamic Republic of Iran takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 7 with polling to start on February 15.

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - East should see some knockout stage spots filled as the League Stage fast approaches its climax.

The action promises to be intense and the-AFC.com singles out five things to look out for.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/preview-matchday-seven-east-|-afc-champions-league-elite™

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Fleet-footed winger Arif Aiman has made a major impact for Johor Darul Ta’zim in the inaugural edition of the AFC Champions League Elite™ as the Malaysian champions seek to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the continental championship.

The exciting 22-year-old opened the league phase campaign with an impressive brace in JDT’s 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port before netting the opener in his side’s 3-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

Since then he has also scored against Ulsan HD to take his goal tally to four in six games and, with JDT due to face Central Coast Mariners and Pohang Steelers in February, he told the-AFC.com his thoughts on the competition so far.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-best-goals-md7-west

Hatsuse leaves Vissel Kobe

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Hatsuse leaves Vissel Kobe

Kobe: Two-time J1 League winner Ryo Hatsuse has left Vissel Kobe to join English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, the Japanese club announced on Friday.

The 27-year-old full-back, who signed for Kobe from Gamba Osaka in 2019, leaves the defending champions after six seasons, during which time he won the title in 2023 and 2024.

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Seven of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - West had more than its fair share of thrills and spills.

As the 12 teams start preparing for the final round of fixtures in just under a fortnight, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from Matchday One.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-hilal-sfc-ksa-4-1-persepolis-fc-irn

Photos

Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Jinan: Shandong Taishan FC have to beat Gwangju FC on Tuesday if they are to stand a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

China PR's Shandong headed into the break in 10th on seven points, one adrift of the teams placed between sixth and eighth in the East Zone standings.

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will count on home ground advantage to take them into the knockout stage when they face Shanghai Port FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory at the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium will confirm the Japanese champions' ticket into the Round of 16 while three points will be a huge boost to Shanghai Port's chances.

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: FC Pohang Steelers (KOR) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Pohang: FC Pohang Steelers and Kawasaki Frontale are set for a thriller when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Victory for Korea Republic's Pohang will see them drawing level on points with their Japanese opponents while a win will secure Japan's Frontale their spot in the Round of 16.

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners will attempt to derail Johor Darul Ta'zim's knockout stage hopes when the two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

While Australia's Mariners are already out of the running for a spot in the Round of 16, Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim are still very much in the race but need victory to stay ahead of their challengers.

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Sun, 09 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - Al Hilal’s Al Dawsari tops MD7 (West) best goal poll

Kuala Lumpur: Salem Al Dawsari topped the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 West Zone's Matchday 7 best goals poll with almost 51 percent of the votes.

Al Dawsari's long-range screamer for Al Hilal SFC against Persepolis FC of Islamic Republic of Iran takes him into the semi-finals.

Don't forget to cast your vote for the East Zone best goal of Matchday 7 with polling to start on February 15.

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (East): 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 7 of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - East should see some knockout stage spots filled as the League Stage fast approaches its climax.

The action promises to be intense and the-AFC.com singles out five things to look out for.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/preview-matchday-seven-east-|-afc-champions-league-elite™

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

Arif: JDT ready for upcoming challenges

Kuala Lumpur: Fleet-footed winger Arif Aiman has made a major impact for Johor Darul Ta’zim in the inaugural edition of the AFC Champions League Elite™ as the Malaysian champions seek to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the continental championship.

The exciting 22-year-old opened the league phase campaign with an impressive brace in JDT’s 2-2 draw with Shanghai Port before netting the opener in his side’s 3-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua.

Since then he has also scored against Ulsan HD to take his goal tally to four in six games and, with JDT due to face Central Coast Mariners and Pohang Steelers in February, he told the-AFC.com his thoughts on the competition so far.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-best-goals-md7-west

Hatsuse leaves Vissel Kobe

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

Hatsuse leaves Vissel Kobe

Kobe: Two-time J1 League winner Ryo Hatsuse has left Vissel Kobe to join English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, the Japanese club announced on Friday.

The 27-year-old full-back, who signed for Kobe from Gamba Osaka in 2019, leaves the defending champions after six seasons, during which time he won the title in 2023 and 2024.

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

#ACLElite - MD7 (West): In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Seven of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 - West had more than its fair share of thrills and spills.

As the 12 teams start preparing for the final round of fixtures in just under a fortnight, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from Matchday One.

www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-|-al-hilal-sfc-ksa-4-1-persepolis-fc-irn