R16 (2nd Leg): Ratchaburi hold off Persib to advance

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Ratchaburi hold off Persib to advance

Bandung: Ratchaburi confirmed their progress to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ on Wednesday despite suffering a 1-0 loss against 10-man Persib Bandung at Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium.

The Thai League 1 outfit completed a 3-1 aggregate victory over the two legs, with Andrew Jung’s 40th minute goal not enough to deny Worrawoot Srimaka and his team as Uilliam Barros’ sending off undermined Persib’s hopes of salvaging the contest.

Ratchaburi will face either Pohang Steelers or Gamba Osaka in the next round with the pair due to face off on Thursday after sharing a 1-1 draw in the first leg last week.

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R16 (2nd Leg): Higashikawa stars as Tampines book spot

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Higashikawa stars as Tampines book spot

Singapore: A brace by Hide Higashikawa helped take Tampines Rovers FC into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ after a 3-1 win over Cong An Ha Noi FC in the second leg of their Round of 16 match at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday.

The Singapore side, who advanced 6-1 on aggregate after the first leg tie was awarded 3-0 to them by default, set up a meeting with either Bangkok United of Thailand or Australia’s Macarthur FC.  

R16 (2nd Leg): Yansane delivers for Al Ahli

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Yansane delivers for Al Ahli

Doha:  Qatar’s Al Ahli SC edged Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan SC of Islamic Republic of Iran 1-0 in extra time on Wednesday to book their spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ quarter-finals.

Tied 2-2 from the first leg, a goalless 90 minutes meant extra-time with Younes Ali’s side finding the winner through Sekou Yansane to set up a last eight tie with Jordan’s Al Hussein.

R16 (2nd Leg): Ghareeb seals Al Nassr’s progress

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

R16 (2nd Leg): Ghareeb seals Al Nassr’s progress

Riyadh: Abdulrahman Ghareeb’s first half strike completed the job as Al Nassr Club advanced  into the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ with a 1-0 win over FK Arkadag in the second leg of their Round of 16 match at the King Saud University Stadium on Wednesday.

The Saudi Pro League side, who advanced 2-0 on aggregate, will meet United Arab Emirates' Al Wasl.

#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.

Machida’s Yengi revels in first start

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Machida’s Yengi revels in first start

Machida: Tete Yengi was delighted with his first start for FC Machida Zelvia after grabbing a brace in the 3-2 win against China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC on Tuesday to fire the Japanese side to a top place finish in the East Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ league phase.

Having joined the team in January on loan from Scottish Premiership side Livingston, the 25-year-old forward had only made two substitute appearances prior to the match against Chengdu and rewarded Go Kuroda’s faith with a pair of headers.