AFC Champions League 2025/26 season is underway with Al-Hilal Saudi FC currently top of the table on 22 points after 8 matches. It's early days but the entertainment has been strong, averaging 65/100 Intensity.

Futmetrix Verdict
64
FT
Wed, Mar 11
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1-0
Johor Darul Takzim FC
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Too little, too late for Hiroshima.
Futmetrix Verdict
72
FT
Wed, Mar 11
Vissel Kobe
2-1
FC Seoul
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Vissel Kobe survive intense Seoul test
Futmetrix Verdict
83
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
vs
Al Sadd
Tue, Mar 10 • 18:15
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Futmetrix Verdict
71
Al-Ittihad FC
vs
Al Wahda FC
Tue, Mar 10 • 18:15
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Futmetrix Verdict
89
FT
Tue, Mar 10
Buriram United
0-0
Melbourne City
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
10-man Buriram survive shootout thriller.
Futmetrix Verdict
35
FT
Tue, Mar 10
Machida Zelvia
1-0
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Machida advance after tense tactical chess.
Futmetrix Verdict
76
Al-Ahli Jeddah
vs
Al-Duhail SC
Mon, Mar 9 • 20:30
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Futmetrix Verdict
68
Tractor Sazi
vs
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Mon, Mar 9 • 18:15
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Futmetrix Verdict
90
FT
Wed, Mar 4
Johor Darul Takzim FC
3-1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
JDT dominate ten-man Hiroshima at home.
Futmetrix Verdict
48
FT
Wed, Mar 4
FC Seoul
0-1
Vissel Kobe
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Vissel Kobe snatch vital away advantage.
Futmetrix Verdict
98
Al Sadd
vs
Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Tue, Mar 3 • 18:15
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Gulf giants clash in knockout thriller.
Futmetrix Verdict
74
Al Wahda FC
vs
Al-Ittihad FC
Tue, Mar 3 • 16:00
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Futmetrix Verdict
24
FT
Tue, Mar 3
Gangwon FC
0-0
Machida Zelvia
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Tense stalemate leaves everything to play for.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Tue, Mar 3
Melbourne City
1-1
Buriram United
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Mazzeo rescues City in stoppage time.
Futmetrix Verdict
88
Al-Duhail SC
vs
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Mon, Mar 2 • 18:15
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Al-Ahli's stars face Doha's scoring machine.
Futmetrix Verdict
71
Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
vs
Tractor Sazi
Mon, Mar 2 • 16:00
⚡ Form
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
⭐ Stars
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Tue, Aug 12
Al-Duhail SC
3-2
Sepahan FC
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Al-Duhail edge five-goal knockout thriller.
Futmetrix Verdict
25
FT
Tue, Aug 12
Chengdu Better City
3-0
Bangkok United
⚡ Intensity
⚖️ Balance
🏆 Stakes
🎲 Upset
Chengdu cruise as Bangkok fail to fire.

Match Commentary

Latest AFC Champions League results and our take on every gameweek

Sanfrecce battered JDT but fall just short. A 90th-minute penalty wins the night, but the Malaysians survive the siege to advance. Through, but the cracks showed. #ACL #Sanfrecce #JDT

A Hollow Victory at Edion Peace Wing Sanfrecce won the battle on the night but lost the war, crashing out of the Champions League despite a relentless siege on the Malaysian defense. The Desperate Pursuit Needing to overturn a brutal 3-1 deficit from the first leg, Sanfrecce Hiroshima stepped onto...
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A tense night in Kobe ends with the hosts punching their quarter-final ticket. Seoul fought hard, but late drama means the Japanese side marches on. #ACL #VisselKobe #FCSeoul

Ideguchi's Late Strike Seals Kobe's Quarter-Final Spot A nervy, high-stakes continental clash ultimately saw Vissel Kobe overturn an early deficit to march into the next round. Opening Act Vissel Kobe came into Noevir Stadium Kobe holding a slender 1-0 aggregate advantage, but the Stakes skyrocketed almost immediately. After an initial...
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Buriram United survive nearly 100 minutes with ten men before breaking Melbourne City hearts in a shootout. A true test of character at Chang Arena. The quarter-finals await. #ACL #Buriram #City

10-Man Buriram Defy the Odds in Shootout Drama An agonizing tactical stalemate transformed into a battle of pure endurance before Buriram snatched quarter-final progression from the spot. The Attrition Trap Setting the scene at Chang Arena, this second leg carried massive Stakes . With the aggregate delicately poised at 1-1...
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Machida Zelvia survive the Round of 16! Gangwon FC dominated the ball, but Nakamura's clinical strike proved the difference. Through, but the cracks showed in a defensive second half. #ACL #MachidaZelvia #GangwonFC

Machida Surpass Gangwon in Grinding Knockout Clash Efficiency triumphed over possession as Machida Zelvia scraped past Gangwon FC to book their quarter-final ticket. Cautious Opening Exchanges The tension at Machida Stadium was palpable following a tightly contested goalless first leg. The Stakes were unmistakably high in this Round of 16...
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JDT take a commanding 3-1 lead to Japan after a relentless siege at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. One foot in the quarters? #ACL #JDT #Sanfrecce

Sultan Ibrahim Siege Leaves Hiroshima Reeling A clinical second-half display from the Southern Tigers turned a tactical stalemate into a massive first-leg advantage. The Red Mist Descends The Intensity was high from the opening whistle at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, but the complexion of this Round of 16 tie changed entirely...
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Vissel Kobe take a massive step toward the quarter-finals! Maekawa’s heroics and Thuler’s strike leave FC Seoul with a mountain to climb in the return leg. #ACL #VisselKobe #FCSeoul

Kobe Clinch Crucial Away Win in Seoul A masterclass in defensive resilience sees Vissel Kobe take a slender but significant advantage back to Japan after silencing the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The Early Breakthrough Controlled possession (60%) belonged to FC Seoul , but football is won in the moments that...
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Scoreless in Chuncheon. Gangwon and Machida Zelvia play out a tactical 0-0. Everything is on the line for the return leg on March 10. Tight margins in the Round of 16. #ACL #GangwonFC #MachidaZelvia

Tactical Chess Ends in Chuncheon Deadlock This was a classic first-leg knockout encounter where defensive discipline outweighed offensive ambition, leaving the tie on a knife-edge ahead of the return leg in Japan. The Opening Gambit The atmosphere at Chuncheon Songam Sports Town was thick with anticipation, but the early exchanges...
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Stoppage time heartbreak for Buriram! B. Mazzeo strikes in the 90th to keep Melbourne City's ACL dreams alive. A massive second leg awaits in Thailand next week. #ACL #MelbourneCity #BuriramUnited

Late Drama Rescues City's Continental Hopes A last-gasp equaliser ensures Melbourne City head to Thailand on level terms after a tactical stalemate that only truly ignited in the final seconds. Tactical Chess at the Rectangular Stadium The opening stages at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium felt more like a cautious sparring match...
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Tactical chess in Melbourne. Melbourne City pushed for a winner with 1.21 xG, but Park Cheong-hyo was unbeatable in the Gangwon goal. A frustrating 0-0 for the hosts. #ACL #MelbourneCity #GangwonFC

Frustration at AAMI Park as City find no way through This was a game of high tactical discipline but zero clinical edge, leaving both sides frustrated in their continental pursuit. Stalemate in the opening act The early exchanges at AAMI Park defined the tone for a long evening. A modest...
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A shooting gallery at SAIC Motor Pudong Arena! Ulsan Hyundai FC fired 21 shots, but Junling Yan was an absolute wall with 10 saves. A 0-0 draw that felt like a relentless siege from start to finish. #ACL #ShanghaiSIPG #UlsanHyundai

The Great Wall of Pudong A masterclass in goalkeeping turned a potential blowout into a gritty stalemate as the hosts clung on for dear life. Dominance Denied Early Ulsan Hyundai FC started like a house on fire, looking to exploit a struggling home side from the first whistle. The Intensity...
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Buriram United were untouchable at the Chang Arena! Two quick goals and a red card for Shanghai Shenhua's Rafael Ratao killed this contest before the break. A dominant 2-0 win that keeps the Thai giants rolling in the AFC Champions League.

Buriram's Early Blitz Leaves Shenhua Reeling This was a clinical demolition that exposed the massive gulf in composure between the two sides on the continental stage. The Early Blitz The atmosphere at the Chang Arena was electric, and Buriram United responded with a whirlwind start that left the visitors shell-shocked....
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Massive result at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin! Johor Darul Takzim FC edge Vissel Kobe 1-0 thanks to a clinical Marcos Guilherme strike. A defensive masterclass against the J-League high-flyers. #ACL #JDT #VisselKobe

Giant-Killers at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin Our take is that Johor Darul Takzim FC produced their most disciplined performance of the season to dismantle the group favorites. The Early Stalemate The atmosphere at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin was electric as Johor Darul Takzim FC faced a daunting task against the...
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Seoul had it in the bag at 2-0, but Sanfrecce Hiroshima produced a stoppage-time miracle. Two goals after the 90th minute from Germain and Kinoshita turned a home win into a 2-2 draw. Heartbreak at the Seoul World Cup Stadium! #ACL #FCSeoul #Sanfrecce

Seoul's Stoppage Time Collapse A two-goal cushion evaporated in a heartbeat as Sanfrecce Hiroshima exploited a late defensive lapse to steal a point in the dying seconds at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Seoul’s Storming Start The match exploded into life with high Stakes as FC Seoul looked to assert...
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Machida Zelvia edge a 5-goal AFC Champions League classic! Tete Yengi’s clinical brace at Machida GION Stadium proved the difference as the Japanese side held off a late Chengdu Better City fightback. 3-2 to the hosts! #ACL #MachidaZelvia #ChengduCity

Yengi Double Decides Five-Goal Continental Clash A high-octane encounter where Machida’s clinical finishing outweighed Chengdu’s late-game persistence in a vital continental showdown. The Opening Act Machida Zelvia wasted no time asserting authority at Machida GION Stadium. The Intensity was palpable from the first whistle as the hosts forced the issue...
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Tractor Sazi dominant in Qatar! 🇮🇷 A clinical 0-2 win at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium sees the visitors punish Al-Gharafa's lack of edge. Goals from Hashemnejad and Hosseinzadeh seal the points. #ACL #TractorSazi #AlGharafa

Tractor Sazi Clinical in Continental Masterclass Tractor Sazi proved their continental pedigree, ruthlessly punishing a wasteful Al-Gharafa side to cement their place at the top end of the table. The Setup at Ahmad bin Ali The Ahmad bin Ali Stadium played host to a tactical tug-of-war where Tractor Sazi arrived...
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Ruthless! Al-Ittihad dismantled Al Sadd 4-1 at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Despite Al Sadd launching 22 shots, the Saudi giants were lethal. Aouar and En-Nesyri sparked a first-half blitz that left the hosts reeling. #ACL #AlIttihad #AlSadd #Football

Ruthless Al-Ittihad Silence Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium Al-Ittihad delivered a finishing clinic to humble Al Sadd and cement their continental credentials in a match where efficiency trumped volume. The Clinical Surge Al-Ittihad didn't waste a second at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, asserting their dominance with a high Intensity rating from...
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Darwin Nunez is inevitable! A clinical brace from the Uruguayan helps Al-Hilal Saudi FC edge Al Wahda FC 2-1 at the Kingdom Arena. Ruben Neves was pulling the strings all night. The title race is firmly in Al-Hilal's hands. #ACL #AlHilal #DarwinNunez

Núñez Clinical as Al-Hilal Tighten Grip on Top Spot A clinical brace from Darwin Núñez proved the difference as Al-Hilal edged a stubborn Al Wahda to maintain their unbeaten streak and consolidate their position at the summit. The Kingdom Arena Fireworks The atmosphere at Kingdom Arena was electric from the...
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Total chaos at Al-Zawraa Stadium! Al Shorta grab their first win of the season as Bouly Junior Sambou's 60-second brace sinks Al-Duhail SC in a 5-goal rollercoaster. A massive night for the Iraqi side in the AFC Champions League! #ACL #AlShorta #AlDuhail

Sambou's Double Lightning Strikes Al-Duhail This was the night Al Shorta finally arrived on the continental stage, transforming from winless underdogs to comeback kings in a frantic sixty-second spell. The Early Exchange Al-Zawraa Stadium was ready for a scrap, and K. Piatek did not waste any time. His 10th-minute opener...
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Late drama at Sharjah Stadium! Substitute D. Abdunazarov scored an 87th-minute winner to give Nasaf a massive 2-1 victory over Sharjah FC. Caio Lucas's penalty looked to have saved a point, but the Uzbek side had other ideas. #AFC #ChampionsLeague #Nasaf

Nasaf Stun Sharjah with Late Super-Sub Heroics A tactical arm-wrestle transformed into a late thriller as Nasaf’s bench proved the difference in a high-stakes continental clash. Nasaf Find the Early Breakthrough The match at Sharjah Stadium burst into life with an unexpected Intensity that favored the visitors. While Sharjah FC...
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Al-Ahli Jeddah survives a 7-goal thriller! After leading 4-0, they nearly bottled it against a Breno-inspired Shabab Al Ahli Dubai. A 4-3 finish that keeps Jeddah in the hunt for the top spot. #AFC #AlAhli #ChampionsLeague

Jeddah Giants Survive Late Scare in Seven-Goal Epic Our verdict: Al-Ahli Jeddah's early dominance narrowly survived a heroic but ultimately insufficient fightback from the visitors. The Siege of Jeddah From the opening moments at Al Inma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City, Al-Ahli Jeddah looked like a team possessed....
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Stats Leaders

Top performers in goals, assists and clean sheets for AFC Champions League

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League Standings

Full AFC Champions League table with points, goal difference and recent form

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Machida Zelvia 8 17 15 7 +8 WMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)WShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)WMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)
2 Vissel Kobe 8 16 14 7 +7 WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)WFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)
3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 15 10 6 +4 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)
4 Buriram United 8 14 10 8 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)WBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)WChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
5 Melbourne City 8 14 9 7 +2 DBuriram United 0 - 0 Melbourne City (10-03-2026)DMelbourne City 1 - 1 Buriram United (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
6 Johor Darul Takzim FC 8 11 8 7 +1 LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Johor Darul Takzim FC (11-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (04-03-2026)WJohor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 0 Vissel Kobe (17-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (10-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)
7 FC Seoul 8 10 10 9 +1 LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 FC Seoul (11-03-2026)LFC Seoul 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (04-03-2026)DFC Seoul 2 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (17-02-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 0 FC Seoul (10-02-2026)DFC Seoul 1 - 1 Melbourne City (10-12-2025)
8 Gangwon FC 8 9 9 11 -2 LMachida Zelvia 1 - 0 Gangwon FC (10-03-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 Machida Zelvia (03-03-2026)DMelbourne City 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DBuriram United 2 - 2 Gangwon FC (09-12-2025)
9 Ulsan Hyundai FC 8 9 6 8 -2 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 2 Melbourne City (11-02-2026)LMachida Zelvia 3 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (09-12-2025)DUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 Buriram United (26-11-2025)LVissel Kobe 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-11-2025)
10 Chengdu Better City 8 6 7 11 -4 LMachida Zelvia 3 - 2 Chengdu Better City (17-02-2026)LChengdu Better City 0 - 1 Buriram United (10-02-2026)DVissel Kobe 2 - 2 Chengdu Better City (09-12-2025)DChengdu Better City 1 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (25-11-2025)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 Chengdu Better City (04-11-2025)
11 Shanghai Shenhua 8 4 5 13 -8 LBuriram United 2 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (17-02-2026)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Machida Zelvia (10-02-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 0 Shanghai Shenhua (10-12-2025)LShanghai Shenhua 0 - 2 Vissel Kobe (26-11-2025)LJohor Darul Takzim FC 3 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (05-11-2025)
12 SHANGHAI SIPG 8 4 2 11 -9 DSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (18-02-2026)DGangwon FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (11-02-2026)DJohor Darul Takzim FC 0 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (09-12-2025)LSHANGHAI SIPG 1 - 3 FC Seoul (25-11-2025)LBuriram United 2 - 0 SHANGHAI SIPG (04-11-2025)