2021 AFC Champions League - Preview: Nagoya Grampus, Daegu FC seek quarter-final high

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League - Preview: Nagoya Grampus, Daegu FC seek quarter-final high

Toyota City: Nagoya Grampus return to the AFC Champions League’s Round of 16 for the first time since 2012 when they take on knockout round newcomers Daegu FC at the City of Toyota Stadium on Tuesday.

The game sees the two sides face off for the first time in their history with Japan’s Nagoya participating in the AFC Champions League for the fourth time and Korea Republic’s Daegu making just their second appearance.

After a nine-year hiatus on the continent, J1 League side Nagoya are looking to go beyond the last 16 for just the second time, while K League 1 club Daegu are hoping to emulate a number of illustrious Korean teams by going deep into the tournament.

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Who will win? Nagoya Grampus (JPN) v Daegu FC (KOR)

2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16: 5 Things To Look Out For

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16: 5 Things To Look Out For

Kuala Lumpur: The 16 remaining sides in the 2021 AFC Champions League will battle it out for a place in quarter-finals in the coming days with eight matches scheduled between Monday and Wednesday as the competition enters its one-legged knockout round format.

On the back of an incredible 15-game winning run, defending champions Ulsan Hyundai are among the contenders, as are the 2020 runners-up Persepolis FC and former winners Al Hilal SFC, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Pohang Steelers, while newcomers FC Istiklol and BG Pathum United enter the knockout rounds in their debut campaigns.

As the big kick-off fast approaches, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for in the days ahead.

2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 - Ones to Watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 - Ones to Watch

Kuala Lumpur: As the 2021 AFC Champions League moves into the knockout stage, we take a look at eight players set to leave their mark as their teams pursue a journey deep into the competition.

With a few weeks and a transfer window sitting between the group stage and the round of 16, a number of players have come in to supplement the already star-studded sides vying for a place in the quarter-final stage.

2021 AFC Champions League - Preview: Esteghlal, Al Hilal Round of 16 match-up set to be a classic

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League - Preview: Esteghlal, Al Hilal Round of 16 match-up set to be a classic

Dubai: One of many new faces could determine the outcome when Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal FC play Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC in a 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash on Monday.

With Riyadh-based Al Hilal desperate to erase the memory of the last edition’s COVID-19 enforced group stage exit, and Esteghlal hoping to emulate their 2013 AFC Champions League semi-final appearance, both clubs have arrived in Dubai with noticeably different personnel than during April’s group stage.

2021 AFC Champions League – Round of 16 (East): Young Stars, Dangermen, Key Battles

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League – Round of 16 (East): Young Stars, Dangermen, Key Battles

Kuala Lumpur: As the 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 fast approaches, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at some of the players who could make their sides click as the eight teams in the East section of the draw target a place in the quarter-finals.

With the sides boasting star-studded quality in defence and attack, as well as a number of exciting young prospects, we shine the spotlight on the potential game-changers ahead of the highly anticipated knockout rounds.

2021 AFC Champions League – Round of 16 (West): Young Stars, Dangermen, Key Battles

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League – Round of 16 (West): Young Stars, Dangermen, Key Battles

Kuala Lumpur: As the 2021 AFC Champions League Round of 16 fast approaches, the-AFC.com takes a closer look at some of the players who could make their sides click as the eight teams in the West section of the draw target a place in the quarter-finals.

With the sides boasting star-studded quality in defence and attack, as well as a number of exciting young prospects, we shine the spotlight on the potential game-changers ahead of the highly anticipated knockout rounds.

The Best 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage XI announced!

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The Best 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage XI announced!

Kuala Lumpur: After several weeks of polling, we now have our Best XI of the 2021 AFC Champions League Group Stage, voted by you, the fans! Check out who came out on top!

Below are the 11 players and head coach as voted by the public on the-AFC.com, while an XI based on statistics is included as a comparison.