Europe Wrap: Asia’s best in winning form

Kuala Lumpur: There were goals and assists aplenty for Asia’s top stars, including first strikes of the season for Japan international Takuma Asano and Australian international Apostolos Stamatelopoulos as well as his countryman John Koutroumbis.

Preview: Al Ittihad Club (KSA) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad Club's return to the AFC Champions League Elite™ did not go as planned, with the Saudi Pro League side suffering a shock defeat to UAE's Al Wahda FC two weeks ago and they will be determined to redeem themselves on Tuesday.

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Sharjah FC (UAE)

Doha: Having needed to come from behind to salvage a point in their opening AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie, Al Sadd SC will be focused on not slipping up against Sharjah FC on Tuesday.

Preview: Chengdu Rongcheng FC (CHN) v Gangwon FC (KOR)

Chengdu: Chengdu Rongcheng will look to carry their domestic form onto the continental stage when they host Gangwon FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Preview: Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Iskandar Puteri: Johor Darul Ta'zim will expect to hit the ground running when they host FC Machida Zelvia in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.

Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Hiroshima: Sanfrecce Hiroshima will aim to inflict more pain on Shanghai Port FC when the sides clash in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Tuesday.