AFC Women's Champions League
Eight of Asia’s elite progressed from the Group Stage, with the official draw in January setting the stage for four thrilling single-leg showdowns in the second edition of this landmark tournament.
Three Continental debutants—Suwon FC Women, Stallion Laguna FC and Naegohyang Women’s FC—are still in the fray, along with two more clubs that have reached the AWCL knockouts for the first time, namely Tokyo Verdy Beleza and PFC Nasaf.
March 28
Tokyo Verdy Beleza, who clinched their maiden Japanese league title in 2024/25, cruised through Group C without conceding a single goal and will aim to make it two triumphs in as many Continental campaigns, having emerged as champions of the AFC Women's Club Championship in 2019 on their Asian bow. Standing in their way at 2pm at the Tokyo Stadium is Stallion Laguna FC of the Philippines, who came through the Preliminary Stage before advancing as the second-best third-placed side from the Group Stage. The visitors secured a first major honour in 2024 by claiming the domestic cup, before placing second in the 2025 league season on goal difference.
Also advancing from the preliminaries to the last eight are Naegohyang Women’s FC, who secured a runners-up finish in Group C. The only DPR Korea women’s club to ever play in AFC competition, they clinched a second domestic league title in 2023/24 and fell just short of retaining it when placing second in the 2024/25 campaign. Their 3pm clash will be played at the Lao National Stadium KM16 in Vientiane against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC, who qualified as Group A runners-up in their second AWCL showing. Winners of a domestic double in 2024/25, the Vietnamese side will aim to surpass their Semi-final finish from last season.al finish from last season.
March 29
Having topped Group A without conceding a goal, Melbourne City FC look in fine form and poised for a deep run, having been ousted on penalties in last season’s Final. The Australian club, currently on track to retain their domestic Premiership crown as they lead the 2025/26 standings, are set for a 3pm showdown at the Home of Matildas against PFC Nasaf. The first women’s club from Uzbekistan to ever qualify for the Knockout Stage, the visitors finished second in Group B to advance; they are domestic powerhouses, winning a record 17th league title in 2025 to extend an unbeaten streak that spans four seasons with 92 wins from 98 games.
The dream of a second consecutive triumph remains alive for China PR’s Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC, who won Group B to set up a 7pm battle at the Hankou Culture and Sports Center in Wuhan against Korea Republic’s Suwon FC Women. The away side, who advanced on the best third-placed ticket, won the domestic league for only the second time in 2024 to end a 14-year wait.
The four victorious teams then advance to a centralised Finals, with both Semi-finals to take place on May 20 before the ultimate showdown in the Final on May 23.
All times indicated are in respective local times.
