Preview - MD6: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Preview - MD6: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club will brace themselves for a tough test when they welcome Al Sadd SC to the King Saud University Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, however, will head into the tie having already sealed knockout stage qualification while a win for Qatar's Al Sadd SC will almost surely confirm their ticket.

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Preview - MD6: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Preview - MD6: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Dubai: Al Wasl will be aiming to tighten their grip on a knockout stage spot when they welcome Qatar's Al Rayyan SC to the Zabeel Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

UAE's Al Wasl are well poised to book a Round of 16 spot, sitting on 10 points after five matches, while Al Rayyan are six behind and in danger of missing the cut.

Preview - MD6: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Tue, 03 Dec, 2024

Preview - MD6: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) v Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Jeddah: Esteghlal FC will have to achieve what no team has been able to do so far - take points off Al Ahli Saudi FC - when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli confirmed their knockout stage spot with a fifth consecutive win on Matchday Five while Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal are on four points and in danger of missing the cut.

Preview - MD6: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Mon, 02 Dec, 2024

Preview - MD6: Persepolis FC (IRN) v Al Shorta (IRQ)

Doha: Persepolis FC and Al Shorta will be desperate to keep their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 hopes alive when they square off at the Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on Monday.

Experiencing extremely difficult campaigns, defeat for either side will probably mean the end of their knockout stage hopes.

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Saudi sides soar, perfect predictions and what next?

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

#ACLElite Match Predictor: Saudi sides soar, perfect predictions and what next?

Kuala Lumpur: It’s past the midway point of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 league stage and we’re getting a better sense of the teams who will challenge for a place in the knockout rounds. 

Matchday Five gave fans in the West a look at commanding victories by Al Ahli Saudi, Al Hilal and Al Nassr as the trio from Saudi Arabia confirmed their knockout stage spots with an astonishing three matches to spare.  

In addition, for the first time in this tournament, all five of the most popular user Match Predictions were correct! 
So, follow our guide at the end of this and maybe you’ll remain perfect by the end of MD6. 

But before we get there, just a reminder that we’re just past the halfway stage of AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Match Predictor and the fun has just begun, so don’t forget to join for free at (https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_elite/predictor.html). Predict the games, compete against your friends and win cool prizes. 

#ACLElite - MD5: What they said

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

#ACLElite - MD5: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Joy, relief and frustration were all part of Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25.

Three of the eight West Zone knockout stage were filled but there were plenty more talking points, as the-AFC.com finds.

#ACLElite - MD5: Facts & Figures

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

#ACLElite - MD5: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 was yet another spectacular affair.

Record equaling runs, new landmarks and sharpshooters were all part of a memorable matchday on the continent.

The-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures with the teams to go at it again next week.

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Come-from-behind wins, historic results, and much more!

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

#ACLTwo Match Predictor: Come-from-behind wins, historic results, and much more!

Kuala Lumpur: There aren't many better feelings in football than scoring a last-minute winner to send your team into ecstasy and your opponent into despair. If you're a fan of this kind of atmosphere, we've got good news for you – there has been no shortage of late drama in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 so far. 

But before we remind you of the excitement coming up in the thrilling week of Matchday 6 fixtures across Asia, don’t forget to sign up for free to join the fun at (https://www.the-afc.com/en/club/afc_champions_league_two/predictor.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=topMenuBar&utm_campaign=acl2matchpredictor&utm_content=ENG). 

#ACLTwo - MD5 in numbers

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

#ACLTwo - MD5 in numbers

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Five of the AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 ended with 12 of the 16 knockout stage spots filled.

As the hopefuls prepare for one final assault on the remaining berths in the coming week, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures from Matchday Five.

Al Haydos, Yamashita lead Asian nominees

Fri, 29 Nov, 2024

Al Haydos, Yamashita lead Asian nominees

Kuala Lumpur: Qatar’s Hasan Al Haydos and Ayaka Yamashita of Japan are among several Asian players nominated for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024.

Japan women’s head coach Futoshi Ikeda, Yui Hasegawa, Saki Kumagai and Australian duo Ellie Carpenter and Steph Catley have also been nominated.

Japan stay top; UAE, Indonesia surge

Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

Japan stay top; UAE, Indonesia surge

Kuala Lumpur: Japan maintained their position as Asia's top side in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Thursday.

Hajime Moriyasu's side, who are on the verge of clinching an eighth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup Finals, remained unchanged at 15th in the ranking.