#ACLElite - Matchday One: In Numbers

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday One: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 was a scintillating affair as the 24 teams took their first step towards continental glory.

The opening round of the League Stage witnessed highs and lows and the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the 12 matches played across the continent.

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#ACLElite - Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#ACLElite - Matchday One: Five Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 kicked off with a bang with thrill and spills witnessed across the 12 matches.

The-AFC.com highlights five takeaways from an exciting opening round of the League Stage.

Shin revels in Ulsan’s winning return

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Shin revels in Ulsan’s winning return

Ulsan: Head Shin Tae-yong praised Ulsan HD FC’s perseverance after his side came from behind to edge Chengdu Rongcheng 2-1 in dramatic fashion in their AFC Champions League Elite ™ 2025/26 opener on Wednesday.

The contest swung decisively in the closing minutes with Um Won-sang equalising before Heo Yool struck the winner deep in stoppage time, moments after Chengdu were reduced to 10 men.

Yoshida hails Vissel’s versatility, Port’s Muscat promises improvements

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Yoshida hails Vissel’s versatility, Port’s Muscat promises improvements

Shanghai: Vissel Kobe underlined their desire to improve on last season’s bitter exit from the AFC Champions League Elite™ as Takayuki Yoshida’s side kickstarted their 2025/26 campaign with an impressive 3-0 win against Shanghai Port on Wednesday.

Reigning J1 League champions Vissel were in their element at Pudong Football Stadium with an outstanding performance with goals from Erik, Taisei Miyashiro and Yuya Osako that drew plaudits from Yoshida.

Inzaghi hails Al Hilal’s spirit after Al Duhail heroics

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Inzaghi hails Al Hilal’s spirit after Al Duhail heroics

Riyadh: Simone Inzaghi praised Al Hilal SFC’s resilience after the Saudi Pro League side overturned a first half deficit to beat Al Duhail SC 2-1 in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/26 opener on Tuesday.

Adil Boulbina gave the visitors a surprise lead but second-half goals from substitutes Darwin Nunez and Theo Hernandez sealed a winning start for the four-time winners.

#ACLTwo - Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

#ACLTwo - Matchday One: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The race for the title kicked off in earnest with Matchday One of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group Stage.

It was action galore across the eight groups and the-AFC.com highlights several facts and figures that caught the eye.