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Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 3-1 Al Faisaly (JOR)

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Group C: Al Taawoun FC (KSA) 3-1 Al Faisaly (JOR)

Buraidah: Abderrazak Hamdallah struck a brace to steer Al Taawoun FC to a 3-1 win over Jordan’s Al Faisaly on Wednesday and a place in the AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Round of 16.

The Saudi Arabian side’s third Group C win left them with 10 points from four fixtures as Al Faisaly suffered a third defeat.

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Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Inzaghi’s rotation does it for Al Hilal

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi was pleased with how his reshuffled Al Hilal SFC side took control against previously unbeaten Shabab Al Ahli, winning 2-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

A brace from Ollie Watkins sealed the win for Al Hilal, who climbed to second in the West standings. Shabab Al Ahli also have nine points but sit fourth on goal difference.

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-0 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2-0 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC ended Shabab Al Ahli’s perfect start in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ following a 2-0 win on Tuesday.

Ollie Watkins scored early in each half to take Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal up second in the West Zone standings on nine points with Shabab level but two places adrift due to an inferior goal difference.

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Ivic hails Al Ain’s versatility

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Ivic hails Al Ain’s versatility

Jeddah: Al Ain FC head coach Vladimir Ivic praised his side’s versatility after they defeated Al Ittihad Club 4-1 on Monday to maintain their perfect start to the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™.

Al Ain remained firmly in control throughout the contest to seal their fourth win on the trot with Ivic praising his side’s ability to adapt to Al Ittihad’s tactical approach. 

Al Qadsiah live up to Rodgers’ expectations

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Al Qadsiah live up to Rodgers’ expectations

Al Rayyan: Head coach Brendan Rodgers lauded Al Qadsiah Club’s intensity after their 5-0 win over Al Gharafa SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

A dominant first half put the Saudi Arabia side in control as they secured the second win of their campaign with Rodgers pleased with his players’ ability to sustain their attacking intensity throughout the match. 

Lucescu, Pusic rue missed chances

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Lucescu, Pusic rue missed chances

Doha: Al Sadd SC head coach Razvan Lucescu and his Al Ahli Saudi FC counterpart Marino Pusic did not hide their disappointment after the sides played to a goalless draw in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

The result earned Al Sadd only the second point of their campaign with defending champions Al Ahli,  who are unbeaten, are six ahead after four matches.

Rampant Al Nassr please Postecoglou

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Rampant Al Nassr please Postecoglou

Tashkent: Ange Postecoglou was in no doubt that Al Nassr Club richly deserved victory against Pakhtakor in what could have been a tricky AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ clash on Monday.

With their opponents having already taken draws from Al Qadsiah Club and Al Ahli Saudi FC, the Australian tactician was delighted to see his side not fall into the same trap, with Al Nassr roaring to a 6-2 win despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence.

MD4: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 0-5 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 0-5 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Al Rayyan: A first-half blitz saw Al Qadsiah Club register their second victory after cruising 5-0 past Al Gharafa SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

Julian Quinones was the star with a brace as Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah registered their second win to boost their progression hopes while condemning Qatar’s Al Gharafa to their fourth consecutive defeat. 

MD4: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 1-4 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) 1-4 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Jeddah: Clinical Al Ain FC remained perfect in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™, defeating Al Ittihad Club 4-1 in the imposing King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Monday.

With four wins from as many matches, UAE’s Al Ain are beginning to look like title contenders while defeat for Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad meant they stayed rooted on four points.