Esteghlal in, Al Sadd out: Making sense of the Asian Champions League's final matchday
Esteghlal emerged from a tough Group C on the final day of matches while Xavi's Al Sadd couldn't get enough help to advance.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
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Al Nassr is in, Al Sadd is on the brink: Four spots up for grabs in AFC Champions League
Al Nassr booked their ticket with a win over Al Sadd, while three sides have a shot in Group C. Here's a look ahead of the final day of matches.
As Cazorla and Torabi shine, which ACL stars can still find another level?
Stars like Bafetimbi Gomis and Omar Kharbin will need to turn up their play to salvage their teams' AFC Champions League campaign.
Istiklol join Al Hilal atop group after first-ever ACL win
Tournament debutants Istiklol picked up their first-ever win in the AFC Champs League moving them into a share of the top spot in Group A.
New teams leave their mark against AFC Champs League powerhouses
Far from diluting the competition pool, the new teams in the expanded AFC Champions League showed they can match up against the tournament's best.
Debutants AGMK hold former champions Al Hilal
Former champions Al Hilal were held to a 2-2 draw by tournament debutants AGMK from Uzbekistan.
Will 2021 be Al Sadd's year in the ACL? And can Al Hilal bounce back?
Ahead of the start of West Zone action in AFC Champions League 2021, we look at the five major talkings points from Asia's premier club competition.
Al Hilal kicked out of AFC Champs League after fielding just 11 players
Defending champions Al Hilal, which had 15 players test positive for COVID-19 last week, was forced to withdraw from the AFC Champions League.
Depleted Al Hilal limp into Round of 16 after goalless draw
With 15 players in quarantine Al Hilal managed to secure the point they needed to advance to the knockout stages.
Al Hilal held by Pakhtakor; Al Shorta wins first ever ACL match
Al Hilal, fielding a weakened roster after several players tested positive for COVID-19, settled for a 1-1 draw against Pakhtakor Tashkent.
Al Hilal edge 10-man Pakhtakor as AFC Champions League returns
Al Hilal picked up where they left off in the AFC Champions League with a win over Pakhtakor as the West Zone resumed play after a six-month delay.
Five players to watch in the AFC Champions League West Zone's return
Santi Cazorla joining Al Sadd could cause a shift in the West Zone as numerous clubs look to unseat Al Hilal's reign at the top.
Al Hilal look to defend their title as the AFC Champions League returns
Here's everything that has happened in the West Zone over the past six months as Saudi giants Al Hilal look to continue their run.
Monterrey finish third in Club World Cup shootout
Monterrey won their FIFA Club World Cup third-place play off against Al-Hilal on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regular time on Saturday.
Flamengo storm back, reach Club World Cup final
Brazilian champs Flamengo came from behind to beat Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 3-1 on Tuesday and book their place in the final of the Club World Cup.
Gomis magic takes Al Hilal into CWC semis
A goal by substitute Bafetimbi Gomis gave Asian champions Al Hilal a 1-0 win over Esperance and took them into the Club World Cup semifinals.
Al Hilal secure first Asian Champions League title
Al Hilal won the Asian Champions League for the first time on Sunday as a 2-0 win against Urawa Red Diamonds.
Degenek on the brink of Red Star return
Milos Degenek's Saudi Arabian adventure is coming to an end with the Socceroos defender poised to return to Serbian team Red Star Belgrade.
Giovinco joins Al-Hilal, slams Toronto FC in exit
Sebastian Giovinco has hit out at former employers Toronto FC after being sold to Saudi Arabia giants Al-Hilal on Wednesday.
Socceroo Degenek joins Al Hilal from Red Star
Socceroo Milos Degenek has signed a three-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian powerhouse club Al Hilal.
UAE's Abdulrahman's injury damages cup hopes
United Arab Emirates hopes of winning 2019 Asian Cup dealt a major blow with an injury to Omar Abdulrahman.
Abdulrahman in ominous form ahead of Asian Cup
U.A.E. fans may have been sorry to see Amoory leave Al Ain but ahead of the 2019 Asian Cup, there is some comfort as the playmaker is in fine form.
Amoory's record-breaking loan slips under the radar
He's second only to Gonzalo Higuain in terms of loan fees paid, but few outside of Asia will get to experience the majesty that is Omar Abdulrahman.
Abdulrahman joins Al Hilal for €15m loan fee
Former Asian Player of the Year Omar Abdulrahman has joined Al Hilal on a one-year loan deal from Al Ain, the Saudi Arabian club have announced.
Saudis cut Al-Abed from final World Cup squad
Juan Antonio Pizzi has cut star playmaker Nawaf Al-Abed from Saudi Arabia's final 2018 World Cup squad of 23.