#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.

One step at a time for Tai Po’s Lee

Hong Kong: Head coach Lee Chi Kin called for calm after seeing his Tai Po FC side beat Macarthur FC 2-1 in their opening AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group E tie on Thursday.

Alhaft proud to have delivered for Bangkok United

Petaling Jaya: Ilias Alhaft expressed delight at Bangkok United’s perfect start to their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group G campaign after his brace inspired a 4-2 win over Selangor FC at the MBPJ Stadium on Thursday.

Jesus pleased with Al Nassr’s depth

Riyadh: Jorge Jesus gave opportunities to fringe players in Al Nassr Club’s opening AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group D tie against FC Istiklol on Wednesday and came away pleased with what he saw.

#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.

Japan stay as Asia’s top side

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their status as Asia’s top side in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday, despite slipping two places to sit 19th globally, with the top 10 remaining unchanged.