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A Singaporean club is through to a continental final. What would this look like on the European stage?
The draw for the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite Finals was held on Monday and delivered tantalising East-West ties.
Two of Southeast Asia's brighest prospects came up head to head in the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday.
JDT's wait to reach the last eight of Asian football's premier club competition will go on for another season.
Sydney FC chief Mark Aubrey believes football can play a big role in growing Australian ties in Asia.
Al Nassr's Jhon Duran scored twice and Cristiano Ronaldo netted a penalty as the Saudi Pro League side booked a place in the Asian Champions League Elite last eight on Monday with a 3-0 win over Iran's Esteghlal.
There was once again no separating Buriram United and Johor Darul Ta'zim -- but one will prevail next week.
With the ACL Elite knockout round getting underway, we take a look at the 16 contenders still in the running.
Shandong Taishan have provided an explanation behind their abrupt withdrawal from the AFC Champions League Elite.
Shandong Taishan's withdrawal on the final day of the league stage could throw the ACL Elite into disarray.
ASEAN upstarts JDT and Buriram are both through to the AFC Champions League Elite knockout round.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima have started 2025 on a high -- but are Vissel Kobe still the team to beat in the J1 League?
Japanese football is dominating the East Region of the AFC Champions League Elite with all three clubs marching on.
Suphanat Mueanta may be back at Buriram United but his star is still shining as bright as ever.
Debutant Álvaro González's unlikely turn as a two-goal hero helped Johor Darul Ta'zim to a crucial ACL Elite win.
With Buriram through to the ASEAN Club semis, a dream final rematch with Công An Hà Nội remains on the cards.
Lion City Sailors just failed to claim another impressive win -- this time against Thai giants Buriram United.
Buriram United are eager to go all the way in the ASEAN Club Championship despite juggling multiple commitments.
Lion City Sailors are aware they will be coming up against one of Southeast Asia's best in Buriram United.
Fallen Asian giants Guangzhou have been denied permission to play in 2025 by the Chinese Football Association.
Still only 22, Suphanat Mueanta is one of Thailand's seasoned campaigners leading their ASEAN Championship charge.
Group East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yokohama F. Marinos | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 18 |
Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +9 | 15 |
Johor Darul Ta'zim | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 14 |
Gwangju FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 |
Vissel Kobe | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 13 |
Buriram United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -5 | 12 |
Shanghai Shenhua | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
Shanghai Port | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
Pohang Steelers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
Ulsan Hyundai | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -12 | 3 |
Central Coast Mariners | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -10 | 1 |
Shandong Taishan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
Al Hilal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +19 | 22 |
Al Ahli | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
Al Nassr | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 17 |
Al Sadd | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
Al Wasl | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
Esteghlal | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
Al Rayyan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
Pakhtakor Tashkent | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
Persepolis | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
Al Gharafa | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 7 |
Al-Shorta | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -10 | 6 |
Al-Ain | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 2 |