AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25

Both sides are in desperate need of a win with Qatar's Al Rayyan having accumulated three points from four matches while Islamic Republic of Iran's Persepolis are one behind.

Qatar's Al Gharafa will head into the tie sixth in the West Zone standings with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr third.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal are in eighth place in the standings with three points while Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor - on two points - are 10th with the top eight teams to advance to the knockout stage from the West Zone.

Jardim replaced Hernan Crespo as head coach after Al Ain were beaten 5-1 by Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr Club on Matchday Four of the continental tournament, with the Portuguese having previously steered Al Hilal SFC to the AFC Champions League™ 2021 title.

Available on the-AFC.com and the AFC LIVE app, participants can win points for every correct prediction of the match outcome during the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25. Bonus points can also be earned by correctly predicting the first team to score and the total goals scored in each fixture.

Furthermore, it allows participants a chance to collect another 50 points during the League Stage and the Round of 16 through the referral program, allowing players to invite friends, family and colleagues to the game.

The most recent round of fixtures saw a couple undefeated runs come crashing to an end in addition to big wins in both the East and West.

Want to know how it all impacted the Fantasy leaderboard and what you should do to prep for a vital upcoming Matchday 5? Well, you’re at the right place.

Be sure to take part in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Fantasy game which enables you to put on your managerial caps and lead your team to glory. Compete against your colleagues and win awesome prizes along the way, click HERE.

Alright, enough talk. Let’s get to the Matchday 4 recap.

Players can create their dream squads featuring superstars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Aleksandar Mitrovic with an array of prizes on offer, the referral program can help boost points tally.

The referral program will allow players to invite friends to the game and earn extra points when someone registers using a unique referral code, enhancing their chances of winning prizes, and also bringing people together in the game.

With the tournament at the halfway stage, the 24 sides are either edging closer to a place in the knockout stage or in desperate need to revive their campaigns.

The-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the past week's action.

Joy, tribute to teammates and frustration were all part of the script so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at what was said after the 12 matches.

The Portuguese tactician’s appointment comes following the departure of Argentinian Hernan Crespo in the aftermath of their 5-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Fans witnessed another round of scintillating action as several teams moved closer to the knockout stage.

The-AFC.com looks at five things we learned from Matchday Four.