Europe Wrap: Asian stars set personal milestones

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Europe Wrap: Asian stars set personal milestones

Kuala Lumpur: Japan’s Tatsuhiro Sakamoto netted his first-ever English Premier League goal while fellow international Keisuke Goto and Thailand’s Nicholas Mickelson secured their first assists in the Bundesliga. 

There was also joy for Indonesia keeper Emil Audero after keeping his first La Liga clean sheet, so follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe.

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

Mon, 02 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.

Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Preview: Esteghlal FC (IRN) v Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Basra: Esteghlal FC will be seeking a return to winning ways when they meet Al Shamal SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal suffered the first defeat of their campaign last week while Qatar's Al Shamal will still be riding on the confidence of their impressive win against Al Hilal SFC.

Preview: Port FC (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Preview: Port FC (THA) v Beijing FC (CHN)

Pathum Thani: The odds looked stacked against Port FC going into their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ clash with Beijing FC on Tuesday.

Thailand's Port FC are on a three-match losing run while China PR's Beijing are well placed to advance to the Round of 16.

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Preview: Cong An Ha Noi FC (VIE) v Kyoto Sanga FC (JPN)

Hanoi: Cong An Ha Noi FC and Kyoto Sanga FC are set for a blockbuster AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ showdown on Tuesday.

Both enjoyed morale-boosting victories last week and will be equally determined to continue from where they left off.

Preview: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Preview: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Jeonju: Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC know they will have to be on their toes against Johor Darul Ta’zim in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Tuesday.

Korea Republic's Jeonbuk will head into the tie having collected just one point from their last two matches while Malaysia's JDT are unbeaten three games into the season.