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Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Chuncheon: Tournament debutants Gangwon FC and FC Machida Zelvia will both be seeking to extend their runs when they face off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

The two advanced in contrasting fashion - Japan's Machida topped the East Zone standings while Gangwon qualified ahead of Korea Republic rivals Ulsan HD FC on goal difference.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Melbourne: Melbourne City FC will spare no effort in their bid for a big win when they host Buriram United in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

Australia's Melbourne City were very much a team in form in the League Stage while Buriram United of Thailand also impressed as both teams qualified at the expense of some of the continent's biggest clubs.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-east-zone-round-of-16-1st-leg

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: In light of the developing situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 first-leg matches in the West Region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled.

Additionally, the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Quarter-final first-leg matches involving teams in the West Region, originally scheduled to be played between March 3 and 4, 2026, are also postponed until further notice.

#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The quest for glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™ will continue apace when the first-leg ties of the Round of 16 take place between March 2 and 4.

Less than two weeks after the conclusion of the League Stage, the remaining 16 contenders are ready to do battle for a place in the last eight, which will be staged in Jeddah in April.

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD8 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD8 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 8 marked the final Round of league-stage fixtures in the AFC Champions League Elite™, where dreams were realised, heartbreaks endured and knockout tickets were stamped. 

Now it's over to you to decide which standout star truly deserves the crown for MD8. 

Know your team: Vietnam

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will be counting on a solid qualifying campaign to power them at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Southeast Asian side were peerless in Group E of the Qualifiers and will aim to carry their form into the Finals.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 8 was the final set of League Stage fixtures, the last chance to clinch a place, protect a position, or land a parting blow in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™.

From set-piece power to outrageous improvisation, these eight strikes captured the urgency of a closing night in Asia’s premier club stage.

Watch the contenders, pick the finish that moved you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of MD8. 

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was qualification joy for some while the journey of several others ended as the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ came to a conclusion this past week.

Several sides showcased their title credentials while some were just glad to qualify and the-AFC.com listened to what was said after 12 intense matches across the continent.

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ is heading into the business end following the conclusion of the League Stage this past week.

As the remaining 16 teams plot the next phase of their challenge, the-AC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the highly thrilling League Stage.

AFC Champions League Elite - Downloads

Videos

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Chuncheon: Tournament debutants Gangwon FC and FC Machida Zelvia will both be seeking to extend their runs when they face off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

The two advanced in contrasting fashion - Japan's Machida topped the East Zone standings while Gangwon qualified ahead of Korea Republic rivals Ulsan HD FC on goal difference.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Melbourne: Melbourne City FC will spare no effort in their bid for a big win when they host Buriram United in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

Australia's Melbourne City were very much a team in form in the League Stage while Buriram United of Thailand also impressed as both teams qualified at the expense of some of the continent's biggest clubs.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-east-zone-round-of-16-1st-leg

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: In light of the developing situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 first-leg matches in the West Region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled.

Additionally, the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Quarter-final first-leg matches involving teams in the West Region, originally scheduled to be played between March 3 and 4, 2026, are also postponed until further notice.

#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The quest for glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™ will continue apace when the first-leg ties of the Round of 16 take place between March 2 and 4.

Less than two weeks after the conclusion of the League Stage, the remaining 16 contenders are ready to do battle for a place in the last eight, which will be staged in Jeddah in April.

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD8 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD8 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 8 marked the final Round of league-stage fixtures in the AFC Champions League Elite™, where dreams were realised, heartbreaks endured and knockout tickets were stamped. 

Now it's over to you to decide which standout star truly deserves the crown for MD8. 

Know your team: Vietnam

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will be counting on a solid qualifying campaign to power them at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Southeast Asian side were peerless in Group E of the Qualifiers and will aim to carry their form into the Finals.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 8 was the final set of League Stage fixtures, the last chance to clinch a place, protect a position, or land a parting blow in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™.

From set-piece power to outrageous improvisation, these eight strikes captured the urgency of a closing night in Asia’s premier club stage.

Watch the contenders, pick the finish that moved you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of MD8. 

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was qualification joy for some while the journey of several others ended as the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ came to a conclusion this past week.

Several sides showcased their title credentials while some were just glad to qualify and the-AFC.com listened to what was said after 12 intense matches across the continent.

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ is heading into the business end following the conclusion of the League Stage this past week.

As the remaining 16 teams plot the next phase of their challenge, the-AC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the highly thrilling League Stage.

AFC Champions League Elite - Downloads

Photos

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Gangwon FC (KOR) v FC Machida Zelvia (JPN)

Chuncheon: Tournament debutants Gangwon FC and FC Machida Zelvia will both be seeking to extend their runs when they face off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

The two advanced in contrasting fashion - Japan's Machida topped the East Zone standings while Gangwon qualified ahead of Korea Republic rivals Ulsan HD FC on goal difference.

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Preview - R16 (1st Leg): Melbourne City FC (AUS) v Buriram United (THA)

Melbourne: Melbourne City FC will spare no effort in their bid for a big win when they host Buriram United in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

Australia's Melbourne City were very much a team in form in the League Stage while Buriram United of Thailand also impressed as both teams qualified at the expense of some of the continent's biggest clubs.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite.html/video/aclelite-preview-east-zone-round-of-16-1st-leg

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Sun, 01 Mar, 2026

Statement on AFC Club Competitions

Kuala Lumpur: In light of the developing situation in the Middle East, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ Round of 16 first-leg matches in the West Region, originally scheduled for March 2–3, 2026, will now be rescheduled.

Additionally, the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League 2025/26™ Quarter-final first-leg matches involving teams in the West Region, originally scheduled to be played between March 3 and 4, 2026, are also postponed until further notice.

#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite ready for Round of 16 thrillers

Kuala Lumpur: The quest for glory in the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™ will continue apace when the first-leg ties of the Round of 16 take place between March 2 and 4.

Less than two weeks after the conclusion of the League Stage, the remaining 16 contenders are ready to do battle for a place in the last eight, which will be staged in Jeddah in April.

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD8 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your MD8 Player of the Match Presented by STA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 8 marked the final Round of league-stage fixtures in the AFC Champions League Elite™, where dreams were realised, heartbreaks endured and knockout tickets were stamped. 

Now it's over to you to decide which standout star truly deserves the crown for MD8. 

Know your team: Vietnam

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

Know your team: Vietnam

Kuala Lumpur: Vietnam will be counting on a solid qualifying campaign to power them at the AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026™.

The Southeast Asian side were peerless in Group E of the Qualifiers and will aim to carry their form into the Finals.

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite – Vote for your Top Goal of Matchday 8 presented by VISA

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday 8 was the final set of League Stage fixtures, the last chance to clinch a place, protect a position, or land a parting blow in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™.

From set-piece power to outrageous improvisation, these eight strikes captured the urgency of a closing night in Asia’s premier club stage.

Watch the contenders, pick the finish that moved you most, and cast your vote for the Visa Top Goal of MD8. 

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Saudi Arabia top of AFC Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26

Kuala Lumpur: Saudi Arabia lead the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Men’s Club Competitions Mid-Season Ranking 2025/26, which was released today.

Having ended the 2024/25 rankings on top, the West Asians have retained their position in the latest update, which factors in the latest results from the AFC Champions League Elite (ACL Elite) 2025/26™, AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025/26™ and AFC Challenge League (ACGL) 2025/26™.

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - Matchday 8: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: There was qualification joy for some while the journey of several others ended as the League Stage of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ came to a conclusion this past week.

Several sides showcased their title credentials while some were just glad to qualify and the-AFC.com listened to what was said after 12 intense matches across the continent.

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

#ACLElite - League Stage in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ is heading into the business end following the conclusion of the League Stage this past week.

As the remaining 16 teams plot the next phase of their challenge, the-AC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the highly thrilling League Stage.

AFC Champions League Elite - Downloads