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Tomic proud as Al Khaldiya fight back to revive hopes

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Tomic proud as Al Khaldiya fight back to revive hopes

Abu Dhabi: Head coach Goran Tomic hailed Al Khaldiya SC’s response after they came from behind to defeat Al Wahda FC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group A tie on Wednesday. 

The victory lifted the Bahrain side to four points and ended Al Wahda’s winning run, with Tomic insisting his side deserved all three points.

Group B: Al Muharraq SC (BHR) 0-3 Al Jazira Club (UAE)

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Group B: Al Muharraq SC (BHR) 0-3 Al Jazira Club (UAE)

Riffa: Al Jazira Club turned on the style in the second half to book their Round of 16 spot with a 3-0 win over Al Muharraq SC in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group B tie on Wednesday.

Second-half substitute Bruno Conceicao made the difference, setting up Vinicius Mello’s opener before scoring the second with Igor Serrote adding the third for the UAE side.

Group A: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 1-2 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Group A: Al Wahda FC (UAE) 1-2 Al Khaldiya SC (BHR)

Abu Dhabi: Al Khaldiya SC revived their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ hopes after coming from behind to edge Al Wahda FC 2-1 in their Group A tie on Wednesday.

The result lifted the Bahrain side to four points, while Al Wahda's winning streak came to an end.

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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. 

Vitoria urges more from Al Wasl after Air Force thriller

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Vitoria urges more from Al Wasl after Air Force thriller

Dubai: Al Wasl head coach Rui Vitoria called for a sharper defensive display despite their win over Air Force SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

While Vitoria commended Al Wasl’s free-flowing attacking display which yielded three goals in the first half, but the Portuguese tactician was equally critical of his side for conceding three in a tie they won 4-3.

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.

MD4: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 4-3 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Wasl FC (UAE) 4-3 Air Force SC (IRQ)

Dubai: Nicolas Gimenez starred with a brace to steer Al Wasl to their first AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ win, edging Air Force SC in a 4-3 thriller at the Zabeel Stadium on Monday.

Mehdi Taremi and Pedro Malheiro were also on target for the UAE outfit, with the defeat a blow for a battling Air Force side who were seeking the second win of their campaign.

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Preview: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will be fired up to redeem themselves when they host Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal suffered a shock defeat on Matchday Three while Shabab Al Ahli are just one of two teams still with a perfect record in the West Zone.