Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC secured a winning start to their AFC Champions League Elite™ League Stage campaign by defeating Persepolis FC of Islamic Republic of Iran 1-0 on Monday.
Qods: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Al Gharafa of Qatar in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener at the Shahr-e Qods Stadium on Monday.
Al Ain: United Arab Emirates’ Al Ain left it late to secure a 1-1 draw against Qatar’s Al Sadd SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.
Baghdad: Iraq’s Al Shorta held Al Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia to a 1-1 draw in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 League Stage match on Monday.
Preview - MD1: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) v Al Hilal SFC (KSA)
Al Rayyan: It will be a meeting of familiar foes when Al Rayyan SC welcome Al Hilal SFC to the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener on Tuesday.
Preview - MD1: Pakhtakor FC (UZB) v Al Wasl Club (UAE)
Tashkent: Pakhtakor FC will be counting on their track record to see them past Al Wasl Club in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 opener on Tuesday.
Preview - MD1: Buriram United (THA) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)
Buriram: It will be a meeting between the champions of Thailand and Japan when Buriram United host Vissel Kobe in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.
Preview - MD1: Shanghai Shenhua (CHN) v Pohang Steelers (KOR)
Shanghai: Shanghai Shenhua will look to carry their domestic form onto the continental stage when they welcome Pohang Steelers for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.
Preview - MD1: Gwangju FC (KOR) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)
Gwangju: Gwangju FC will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of fellow Korea Republic side Incheon United when they host Yokohama F. Marinos in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.
Preview - MD1: Shandong Taishan FC (CHN) v Central Coast Mariners (AUS)
Ji'nan: Shandong Taishan FC will fancy their chances when they welcome Central Coast Mariners to the Jinan Olympic Sports Center for their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.
Bukhara: Islamic Republic of Iran got their FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 Group F campaign off to a resounding start after beating Venezuela 7-1 on Monday.