2021 AFC Champions League (West) In Numbers

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

2021 AFC Champions League (West) In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: As the group stage of the AFC Champions League (West) reaches its midway point, the battle for the eight places on offer in the Round of 16 has truly heated up. 

With the teams in India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates preparing to return to action on Friday and Saturday, the-AFC.com takes a look back at the facts and figures that have stood out so far.

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2021 AFC Champions League (West) In Numbers

Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday Three (West)

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vote for your Best Goal of 2021 AFC Champions League Matchday Three (West)

Kuala Lumpur: There were some action-packed encounters in the 2021 AFC Champions League on Tuesday and Wednesday, the-AFC.com has announced the nominees for the Best Goal of Matchday Three (West).

Whether it was stunning solo runs, sublime curlers, or historic headers, Matchday Three of the 2021 AFC Champions League had it all.

We've selected five of the best goals for you to choose from in the poll at the foot of the article.

Al Duhail's Lamouchi hails Olunga wonder show in AFC Champions League sizzler against Esteghlal

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Al Duhail's Lamouchi hails Olunga wonder show in AFC Champions League sizzler against Esteghlal

Jeddah: Al Duhail SC head coach Sabri Lamouchi praised Kenyan forward Michael Olunga whose hat-trick steered the Qatari side to an exciting 4-3 win against Islamic Republic of Iran’s Esteghlal FC in the 2021 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Man-of-the-match Olunga struck in the 10th, 27th and 85th minutes in an absorbing Group C tie which saw both sides exchanging leads at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.

It was a crucial win for Al Duhail as the win meant they leapfrogged Esteghlal into top spot on seven points, one ahead of the Iranians at the midway stage.

Micale: Al Hilal's consistency paying off in AFC Champions League campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Micale: Al Hilal's consistency paying off in AFC Champions League campaign

Riyadh: Head coach Rogério Micale was overjoyed with Al Hilal SFC's overall performance after the Saudi Arabia club registered a 3-1 win against FC Istiklol in Group A of the 2021 AFC Champions League on Wednesday.

Hattan Bahebri starred with a brace at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium as 2019 AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal moved three points clear at the top of the standings.