Preview - MD7: Buriram United (THA) v Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Buriram United (THA) v Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Buriram: Buriram United will be out to strengthen their claim on a knockout stage spot and, in the process, end Ulsan HD FC's hopes when they two sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Wednesday.

Thailand's Buriram ended Matchday Six in eighth spot while Korea Republic champions Ulsan HD were 11th.

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Preview - MD7: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Preview - MD7: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) v Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Yokohama: After a disastrous start was followed by a five-match unbeaten run, Yokohama F. Marinos will expect to book their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 knockout stage ticket with victory over Shanghai Shenhua FC when they square off on Wednesday.

Prior to the winter break, Marinos led the standings on goal difference ahead of Korea Republic's Gwangju FC and fellow Japanese side Vissel Kobe, with all three on 13 points.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) v Al Taawoun SC (KSA)

Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wakrah SC (QAT) v Al Taawoun SC (KSA)

Al Wakrah: Al Wakrah SC will have no margin for error when they host Al Taawoun SC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Qatar's Al Wakrah snuck into the knockout stage as the runners-up of the three-team Group A while Al Taawoun soared to the Group B top spot.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wehdat (JOR) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Al Wehdat (JOR) v Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Amman: Al Wehdat and Shabab Al Ahli are set for a thrilling contest when they square off in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Both sides impressed in the group stage, with Jordan's Al Wehdat finishing second in Group C while UAE's Shabab Al Ahli comfortably topped Group D.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Nam Dinh FC (VIE) v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Nam Dinh: Vietnam's Nam Dinh FC can expect to be tested when they meet Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

While Nam Dinh had to work hard to finish second in Group G, Japan's Sanfrecce cruised to the Group E top spot, finishing four points clear of Sydney FC.

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Sydney FC (AUS) v Bangkok United (THA)

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Preview - R16, 1st Leg: Sydney FC (AUS) v Bangkok United (THA)

Sydney: Sydney FC will tread with caution when they welcome Bangkok United for the first leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

While Australia's Sydney finished second in Group E, Bangkok United cruised into the knockout stage after topping Group G.

Europe Wrap: Maeda steals the spotlight

Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

Europe Wrap: Maeda steals the spotlight

Kuala Lumpur: Daizen Maeda took his tally to 21 goals across all competitions for Celtic when the Japanese international scored five times in total in the Premiership and Scottish Cup over the past week.

Uzbekistan’s Abdukodir Khusanov scored his first while Japan international Kaoru Mitoma and Korea Republic’s Yang Hyun-jun grabbed a goal apiece in FA and Scottish Cup action.

Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what the rest of Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.

Preview - Group A: China PR v Qatar

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Preview - Group A: China PR v Qatar

Shenzhen: China PR will be looking to maximise home ground advantage when they kick off their AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group A campaign against Qatar on Wednesday.

Head coach Dejan Durdevic has set lofty ambitions for his side as they seek to gain a place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, having last qualified for the global showpiece in 2014.

Preview - Group A: Australia v Kyrgyz Republic

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Preview - Group A: Australia v Kyrgyz Republic

Shenzhen: Australia and Kyrgyz Republic will be equally determined to start their respective AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaigns on the front foot when the sides clash in their Group A opener at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday.

Both sides are dreaming of glory, with Australia’s best in the continental showpiece being a runners-up finish in 2010. Kyrgyz Republic did not advance past the group stage in their previous two appearances. 

#AFCU20 - Players to watch

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

#AFCU20 - Players to watch

Shenzhen: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ China 2025 kicks off on Wednesday with 16 teams vying for the coveted title.

As the countdown to the kick-off gathers pace, the-AFC.com highlights one player to watch per team.