Preview - Group J: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group J: Urawa Red Diamonds (JPN) v Pohang Steelers (KOR)

Saitama: Urawa Red Diamonds will look to capitalise on home ground advantage against Pohang Steelers when the two meet in Group J of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Defending champions Urawa of Japan trail group leaders Pohang of Korea Republic by two points ahead of the clash at the Saitama Stadium 2002.

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Matchday Three: 5 things to look out for

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Matchday Three: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 is almost upon us as the 40 sides across the continent get set to take to the pitch once more. 

While Neymar’s injury on international duty has stolen the headlines and ensures he’ll play no part in the AFC Champions League for the foreseeable future, there remains no shortage of talking points ahead of the next round of games. 
 
An emerging talent, a star with a point to prove and key clashes all feature, as the-AFC.com picks five things to look out for. 

Preview - Group J: Wuhan Three Towns FC (CHN) v Hanoi FC (VIE)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group J: Wuhan Three Towns FC (CHN) v Hanoi FC (VIE)

Wuhan: There will be no room for error for both teams when Wuhan Three Towns FC play Hanoi FC in Group J of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The two are still seeking their first wins, with Wuhan Three Towns slightly better off with one point to their name.

Preview - Group I: BG Pathum United (THA) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group I: BG Pathum United (THA) v Kawasaki Frontale (JPN)

Pathum Thani: BG Pathum United will be desperate to get points on the board when they host Kawasaki Frontale in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

Thailand's Pathum United head into the tie having lost their first two matches while Frontale of Japan have a perfect six points.

Preview - Group I: Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group I: Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR) v Johor Darul Ta’zim (MAS)

Ulsan: Ulsan Hyundai FC will not only be seeking to boost their qualification hopes but also revenge when they meet Johor Darul Ta'zim in Group I of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Tuesday.

The reigning Korea Republic champions were denied a spot in last season's Round of 16 by the Malaysian side, who won both fixtures to make the knockout stage for the first time.

Preview - Group B: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Faisaly (JOR)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group B: Al Sadd SC (QAT) v Al Faisaly (JOR)

Doha: Al Sadd SC of Qatar and Jordan's Al Faisaly will be equally desperate for a win when they meet in Group B of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Both teams are staring at a premature end to their continental challenge after poor starts.

Preview - Group B: Sharjah FC (UAE) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group B: Sharjah FC (UAE) v FC Nasaf (UZB)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC will host FC Nasaf in a top-of-the-table AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group B clash knowing they can't afford defeat.

Victory for Nasaf at the Sharjah Stadium will see the Uzbekistan side opening a five-point lead going into the reverse fixtures, which will jeopardise Sharjah's hopes of advancing to the Round of 16.

Preview - Group C: Al Ittihad (KSA) v Air Force Club (IRQ)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group C: Al Ittihad (KSA) v Air Force Club (IRQ)

Jeddah: Al Ittihad will aim to seize top spot when they host Air Force Club in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad trail Air Force Club of Iraq by a point going into the tie at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. 

Preview - Group C: AGMK FC (UZB) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

Mon, 23 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group C: AGMK FC (UZB) v Sepahan FC (IRN)

Olmaliq: AGMK FC host Sepahan FC in Group C of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 with both teams needing three points to boost their hopes of advancing to the Round of 16.

Sepahan have a point to show while AGMK will be aiming to bounce back from two consecutive defeats.

Preview - Group D: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Mumbai City (IND)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group D: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) v Mumbai City (IND)

Riyadh: Al Hilal SFC will be confident of securing another three points when they face Mumbai City in Group D of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 on Monday.

The two-time AFC Champions League winners have four points, leading the group on goal difference while Mumbai City will head into the tie at the King Fahd International Stadium on the back of two defeats.

Preview - Group D: Navbahor (UZB) v Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN)

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

Preview - Group D: Navbahor (UZB) v Nassaji Mazandaran (IRN)

Namangan: Navbahor will be aiming to continue from where they left off when they host Nassaji Mazandaran on Matchday Three of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24.

Uzbekistan's Navbahor have four points to their name, sitting second in the Group D standings on goal difference while Islamic Republic of Iran's Nassaji are one adrift in third place.