Preview - R16 (2nd Leg): Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 0 v 1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

Preview - R16 (2nd Leg): Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 0 v 1 Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN)

Kawasaki: Shanghai Shenhua will be seeking a third consecutive victory when they travel to face Kawasaki Frontale in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 Round of 16 encounter on Wednesday.

China PR's Shenhua defeated Japan's Frontale 2-0 in the League Stage and followed that up with a 1-0 win in last week's Round of 16 first leg.

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Duran: Al Nassr can only get better

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Duran: Al Nassr can only get better

Riyadh: Jhon Duran is determined to play his part in taking Al Nassr Club all the way after the Colombian starred with two goals in their 3-1 win against Esteghal FC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 Round of 16 on Monday.

Held to a goalless draw in last week’s first leg, Duran netted the first and third goals with Cristiano Ronaldo converting a penalty as Al Nassr matched last season’s feat of qualifying for the quarter-finals. 

It was a thoroughly convincing performance and Duran warned that Al Nassr will be a force in the quarter-finals. 

We were excellent, says Al Sadd’s Sanchez

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

We were excellent, says Al Sadd’s Sanchez

Doha: Felix Sanchez was a delighted head coach after his Al Sadd SC side showed their true colours to come from behind to defeat Al Wasl FC 3-1 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate to take their place in Monday’s AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 quarter-final draw.

Apart from the opening 10 minutes when they  were put under tremendous pressure by the UAE side, Akram Aff-led Al Sadd produced a dominant performance with Sanchez now eyeing an extended run in the competition.

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Sharjah FC (UAE) 1 v 1 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Sharjah FC (UAE) 1 v 1 Shabab Al Ahli (UAE)

Sharjah: Sharjah FC will consider themselves favourites when they welcome UAE rivals Shabab Al Ahli for the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 quarter-final on Wednesday.

Caio Lucas' strike ensure Sharjah walked away from the first leg on level terms and will - with home ground advantage - look to secure a semi-final spot.

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Lion City Sailors (SGP) 3 v 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

QF - Preview (2nd Leg): Lion City Sailors (SGP) 3 v 0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN)

Singapore: A highly-charged affair can be expected when Lion City Sailors and Sanfrecce Hiroshima square off in the return leg of their AFC Champions League Two™ 2024/25 quarter-final on Wednesday.

Japan's Sanfrecce 6-1 first leg win was forfeited after the Japanese side fielded an ineligible player, with Singapore's Lion City Sailors being awarded the tie 3-0.

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best play starring roles

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Europe Wrap: Asia’s best play starring roles

Kuala Lumpur: Uzbekistan’s Eldor Shomurodov, Japan’s Takumi Minamino and the Korea Republic trio of Son Heung-min, Jeong Woo-yeong and Lee Jae-sung played key roles in helping their clubs secure valuable points across European leagues.  

There were also goals from Palestine’s Oday Dabbagh and Japan’s Daizen Maeda and Kento Shiogai as Asia’s flag-carrying stars shared the ups and downs of their respective sides.
 
Follow the-AFC.com as we look at what Asia’s finest have been up to in Europe this past week.