Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest on target after break

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s finest on target after break

Kuala Lumpur: Refreshed and reinvigorated after the international break, Asia’s best helped their respective teams make inroads across key European leagues, with first goals of the season coming the way of Ragnar Oratmangoen of Indonesia, Lee Kang-in of Korea Republic, Mahmoud Dahoud of Syria and Australia’s Tete Yengi. 

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Preview: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Preview: Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) v Vissel Kobe (JPN)

Shanghai: A hurting Vissel Kobe will look to relieve some of their pain when they travel to face Shanghai Shenhua FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Wednesday.

Having already relinquished the J1 League title, Vissel Kobe suffered disappointment in the Emperor's Cup final on Saturday, losing 3-1 to FC Machida Zelvia.

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Buriram United (THA)

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025

Preview: Ulsan HD FC (KOR) v Buriram United (THA)

Ulsan: Ulsan HD will be seeking a return to winning ways when they welcome Buriram United for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 tie on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Ulsan saw their unbeaten run ended by Japan's Vissel Kobe three weeks ago while Buriram United snapped a two-game losing running with an impressive 2-0 defeat of China PR's Shanghai Port FC.

Homework pays off for Sharjah

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Homework pays off for Sharjah

Jeddah: Sharjah FC head coach Abdulmajid Al Nimr credited his team’s thorough preparation for their 1-0 victory over defending champions Al Ahli Saudi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 on Monday.

After a listless first half, Ousmane Camara’s 81st-minute strike earned Sharjah the win, ending Al Ahli’s 22-match unbeaten run on the continental stage.

Shabab Al Ahli live up to Sousa’s expectations

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Shabab Al Ahli live up to Sousa’s expectations

Dubai: Shabab Al Ahli head coach Paulo Sousa highlighted his side’s tactical control following their 2-0 win over Al Gharafa SC in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 clash on Monday.

Shabab Al Ahli dominated from start to finish, with first half goals from Kauan Santos and Guilherme Bala securing the three points for the Emirati side.

Al Duhail make Belmadi proud; Conceicao rues Al Ittihad’s defensive collapse

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025

Al Duhail make Belmadi proud; Conceicao rues Al Ittihad’s defensive collapse

Doha: Djamel Belmadi and Sergio Conceicao were left with contrasting emotions after an absorbing contest in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 saw Al Duhail SC secure a 4-2 win against Al Ittihad Club on Monday.

Belmadi was understandably the happier of the two head coaches after an Adil Boulbina hat-trick earned the Qatari side their second win to lift them to seven points, one ahead of Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad.