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Group C: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) 2-0 Al Nahda (OMA)

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Group C: Al Rayyan SC (QAT) 2-0 Al Nahda (OMA)

Al Rayyan: Late goals earned Al Rayyan SC a hard-fought 2-0 win against Al Nahda Club in their AFC Champions League Two 2026/27™ Group C tie on Wednesday.

Back-to-back victories against the side from Oman means Qatar’s Al Rayyan - on nine points - are in a strong position to secure one of the two qualification spots into the Round of 16.

Bakhtiarizadeh proud of Esteghlal’s resilience

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Bakhtiarizadeh proud of Esteghlal’s resilience

Basra: Head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh praised Esteghlal FC’s second half performance after Jasir Asani struck in stoppage time to seal a 1-0 win over Al Shamal SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Tuesday.

The victory saw Esteghlal bounce back from last week’s defeat to Shabab Al Ahli, while Al Shamal were unable to build on their Matchday Three win over Al Hilal SFC.

MD4: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 1-0 Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

MD4: Esteghlal FC (IRN) 1-0 Al Shamal SC (QAT)

Basra: Jasir Asani’s stoppage time strike earned Esteghlal FC a 1-0 win over Al Shamal SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Tuesday.

The victory meant the Islamic Republic of Iran side rebounded in style from last week’s defeat to Shabab Al Ahli while there was disappointment for Qatar’s Al Shamal, who had gone into the tie buoyant after defeating Al Hilal SFC on Matchday Three. 

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Al Qadsiah live up to Rodgers’ expectations

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Al Qadsiah live up to Rodgers’ expectations

Al Rayyan: Head coach Brendan Rodgers lauded Al Qadsiah Club’s intensity after their 5-0 win over Al Gharafa SC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

A dominant first half put the Saudi Arabia side in control as they secured the second win of their campaign with Rodgers pleased with his players’ ability to sustain their attacking intensity throughout the match. 

Lucescu, Pusic rue missed chances

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Lucescu, Pusic rue missed chances

Doha: Al Sadd SC head coach Razvan Lucescu and his Al Ahli Saudi FC counterpart Marino Pusic did not hide their disappointment after the sides played to a goalless draw in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ on Monday.

The result earned Al Sadd only the second point of their campaign with defending champions Al Ahli,  who are unbeaten, are six ahead after four matches.

MD4: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 0-5 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) 0-5 Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Al Rayyan: A first-half blitz saw Al Qadsiah Club register their second victory after cruising 5-0 past Al Gharafa SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ tie on Monday.

Julian Quinones was the star with a brace as Saudi Arabia’s Al Qadsiah registered their second win to boost their progression hopes while condemning Qatar’s Al Gharafa to their fourth consecutive defeat. 

MD4: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 0-0 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

MD4: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 0-0 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Doha: Titleholders Al Ahli Saudi FC preserved their unbeaten run but had to settle for a goalless stalemate with Qatar's Al Sadd SC in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ match on Monday. 

The result moved the Saudi Arabia side to eight points after four matches while Qatar's Al Sadd earned just their second. 

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

Wed, 04 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.

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal back on top; three-way tie in Qatar

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal back on top; three-way tie in Qatar

Doha: Al Hilal SFC regained the Saudi Pro League top spot following a 2-0 win against Al Fateh.

Al Sadd SC and Al Duhail SC capitalised on Al Rayyan SC dropping points to move level with the leaders in the Qatar Stars League.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Syria so join the-AFC.com in our weekly review of the domestic scene across West Asia.

Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Al Gharafa SC (QAT) v Al Qadsiah Club (KSA)

Al Rayyan: Al Gharafa SC can expect another tough test when they host Al Qadsiah Club in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Qatar's Al Gharafa have yet to register points on the board while Saudi Arabia's Al Qadsiah have the Round of 16 firmly in their sights.

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA)

Doha: Victory will be Al Sadd SC's only option when they host Al Ahli Saudi FC in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Qatar's Al Sadd are still seeking the first win of their campaign while Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli remain on track in their bid to win the title for the third consecutive season.