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Al Nassr, Vissel Kobe lead the way as #eACLElite League Stage concludes

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Al Nassr, Vissel Kobe lead the way as #eACLElite League Stage concludes

Jeddah: The League Stage of the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite concluded on Friday with the teams discovering their Round of 16 pairings.

Complete with stunning comebacks and shocking upsets, the concluding rounds of the League Stage saw Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia and Japan’s Vissel Kobe finishing top in the West and East Zones, respectively.

Preview - QF: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Preview - QF: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA)

Jeddah: Al Nassr Club will not make the mistake of underestimating Yokohama F. Marinos when the sides meet in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on Saturday.

Despite Marinos’ domestic woes, which sees them at the bottom of the J1 League standings, Al Nassr head coach Stefano Pioli said there will be no room for complacency as Italian seeks to steer his side to an inaugural AFC Champions League Elite title. 

Preview - QF: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Buriram United (THA)

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Preview - QF: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Buriram United (THA)

Jeddah: Buriram United are prepared to go the distance when they meet Al Ahli Saudi FC in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Saturday.

The Thai League 1 outfit are returning to this stage for the first time since 2013 and will be facing an Al Ahli side who are unbeaten in their last 15 AFC Champions League Elite matches.

Al Nassr’s Bento ready for all possibilities

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Al Nassr’s Bento ready for all possibilities

Jeddah: Bento Krepski said Al Nassr are prepared for all scenarios in their AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 quarter-final against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday.

The goalkeeper believes sufficient preparation has been made to ensure that the Saudi Pro League side will come out trumps even if the match progressed to penalties.

Al Ahli's Firmino eyeing perfect home campaign

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Al Ahli's Firmino eyeing perfect home campaign

Jeddah: Roberto Firmino expects Al Ahli Saudi FC to maximise home ground advantage when they face Buriram United in the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 on Saturday.

The Brazilian forward, who has been in fine form on the continental stage, said he is looking forward to powering Al Ahli’s bid for a first AFC Champions League Elite title.

Marinos’ Nagato out to make up for 2024 disappointment

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Marinos’ Nagato out to make up for 2024 disappointment

Jeddah: Katsuya Nagato has set himself the target of erasing last year’s heartbreak by helping Yokohama F. Marinos win their AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 quarter-final tie against Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club on Saturday.

Nagato started both legs of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 final against Al Ain FC which the Emirati side won 6-3 on aggregate, and the left-back understandably wants a happier outcome at Jeddah 2025.

Cools confident Buriram can do it

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Cools confident Buriram can do it

Jeddah: Facing Al Ahli Saudi FC at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium is an opportunity Buriram United are relishing, said Dion Cools ahead of their AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 quarter-final tie on Saturday.

The Malaysian, a key player in the Buriram defence, is excited for the challenge and focused on helping his team reach the next stage.

Watch the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 Live!

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Watch the AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 Live!

Jeddah: The League Stage of the inaugural AFC eChampions League Elite 2025 kicked off on Thursday, with 16 teams locking horns in a series of thrilling matchups.

After the opening four rounds, Islamic Republic of Iran’s Persepolis FC lead the way in the West Zone, while Japan’s Vissel Kobe top the standings in the East.

Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC’s club competitions

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

Midea becomes Global Supporter of the AFC’s club competitions

Kuala Lumpur: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is delighted to announce a new global partnership with Midea, a world-leading brand in white goods, vacuum cleaners and kitchen appliances.

This multi-year agreement will see Midea become a Global Supporter of the AFC’s club competitions, which include the AFC Champions League Elite™ from the final stages of the 2024/25 season to the 2028/29 season, and the AFC Champions League Two™ and AFC Women’s Champions League™ from the 2025/26 to the 2028/29 seasons.

QF - Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA): Facts & Figures

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

QF - Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Al Nassr Club (KSA): Facts & Figures

Jeddah: Yokohama F. Marinos and Al Nassr Club are set for a titanic battle when they square off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 on Saturday.

Their quarter-final tie at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium will be a clash between two teams aiming to lift the coveted trophy for the first time.

QF - Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Buriram United (THA): Facts & Figures

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

QF - Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Buriram United (THA): Facts & Figures

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC and Buriram United will continue their bid for the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 title when they square off in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

It promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams having not won the title before.

The-AFC.com takes a deep dive into the teams' facts and figures ahead of their face off at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

#ACLElite - In Numbers

Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

#ACLElite - In Numbers

Jeddah: The AFC Champions League Elite™ Finals Jeddah 2025 kicks off on Friday with eight teams vying to lift the sparkling new trophy.

The teams have battled hard - from the newly-introduced League Stage that began in earnest in September 2025 to February’s Round of 16 - to earn the right to be the top side in Asian club football.

As we get set to witness seven epic matches with the final to be played on May 3, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures.