Europe Wrap: Kubo on target; Son helps Spurs

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Europe Wrap: Kubo on target; Son helps Spurs

Kuala Lumpur: Takefusa Kubo netted the opener as Real Sociedad defeated Sevilla in their Spanish La Liga clash.

Son Heung-min created the opening goal as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to defeat Aston Villa 4-1 in the English Premier League.

Asian stars were in action across Europe so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at how they fared.

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

MD4: Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 3-0 Esteghlal FC (IRN)

Riyadh: Aleksandar Mitrovic starred with a hat-trick as Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC took a step closer to the knockout stage after a 3-0 win over Esteghlal FC of Islamic Republic of Iran in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Monday.

The win keeps Al Hilal top of the table in the West zone with 12 points while it was a third defeat for Esteghlal as they stayed on three points as the league phase reached the halfway mark.  

MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 5-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

MD4: Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) 5-1 Al Shorta (IRQ)

Jeddah: Al Ahli Saudi FC extended their perfect start to four matches after an impressive 5-1 win over Iraq’s Al Shorta in their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie at the King Abdullah Sports City on Monday.

Braces from Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez, with Feras Al Brikan adding one, saw Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli Saudi move closer to securing their place in the knockout stage.

MD4: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Al Gharafa (QAT)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

MD4: Persepolis FC (IRN) 1-1 Al Gharafa (QAT)

Dubai: Al Gharafa missed a string of late chances as the Qatar Stars League side shared a 1-1 draw with Persepolis in Dubai’s Al Maktoum Stadium in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Monday.

Persepolis’ Farshad Faraji had put his side in front in the 53rd minute but substitute Ahmed Al Ganehi levelled just three minutes later before the visitors squandered a series of opportunities to take all three points.

The result moves Al Gharafa onto four points from their first four games while Persepolis continue to look for their first win with Juan Carlos Fernandez’s side on two points at the halfway stage.

MD4: Al Wasl Club (UAE) 1-1 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

MD4: Al Wasl Club (UAE) 1-1 Al Sadd SC (QAT)

Dubai: Ten-man Al Wasl of the United Arab Emirates held on to claim a point on Monday in the league phase of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 as Milos Milojevic’s side drew 1-1 with Qatar’s Al Sadd SC at Dubai’s Zabeel Stadium.

Soufiane Bouftini was sent off with seven minutes remaining of regulation time to leave his side to hang on after Al Sadd’s Romain Saiss had cancelled out Alexis Perez’s 29th minute opener for the home side.

The result means Al Sadd remain unbeaten as the league phase reaches the halfway point with Felix Sanchez’s side moving onto eight points from four games while Al Wasl are a further point behind.

Preview - MD4: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Al Nassr Club (KSA) v Al Ain FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Nassr Club can expect a tough test when they welcome Al Ain FC to the King Saud University Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Al Nassr will head into the match on seven points while Al Ain have yet to get into high gear with just a solitary draw to show after three matches.

Preview - MD4: Pakhtakor (UZB) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Pakhtakor (UZB) v Al Rayyan SC (QAT)

Tashkent: Pakhtakor will be aiming to end their search for a win when they host Al Rayyan SC in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

While Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor only have two points from their earlier three matches, Qatar's Al Rayyan are in a bigger predicament after three defeats.

Preview - MD4: Johor Darul Ta'zim (MAS) v Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Johor Darul Ta'zim (MAS) v Ulsan HD FC (KOR)

Johor Bahru: Johor Darul Ta'zim will be relishing the visit of Ulsan HD when the sides meet in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The Malaysian champions have defeated Ulsan in three of the their previous four meetings and will be seeking victory to get their campaign back on track.

Preview - MD4: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Vissel Kobe (JPN) v Gwangju FC (KOR)

Kobe: Vissel Kobe will aim to be the first to defeat Gwangju FC when they welcome the Korea Republic club to the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium for their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 tie on Tuesday.

Continental debutants Gwangju have taken the tournament by storm with three straight wins but can expect a stiff test from a Vissel Kobe side who will overtake them in the standings with a victory.

Preview - MD4: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) v Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

Kawasaki: Kawasaki Frontale and Shanghai Port FC will be equally desperate for a win when they face off in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

Japan's Frontale are on three points, with their Chinese opponents one ahead with only the top eight teams to progress to the East Zone quarter-finals.

Preview - MD4: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Shanghai Shenhua (CHN)

Tue, 05 Nov, 2024

Preview - MD4: Central Coast Mariners (AUS) v Shanghai Shenhua (CHN)

Gosford: Central Coast Mariners cannot afford another defeat when they meet Shanghai Shenhua in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.

The Australian side's continental campaign has so far seen them suffering three defeats and a fourth could mean a premature end to their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.