Persepolis scores late goal to knock out Al Sadd
A late header from Issa Alekasir was all the scoring Persepolis needed to advance to the West Zone quarterfinals.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
Persepolis, Al Taawoun advance in AFC Champs League
The final day of play started with all four teams from Group C still vying for the last two spots in the knockout rounds.
Al Nassr FC secures spot in knockout stages
Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr FC on Friday secured a place in the knockout stages of AFC Champions League after a 2-0 win against Sepahan SC.
Al Sadd, Al Ain play out six-goal thriller in ACL return
Al Ain managed to grab their first point of the 2020 ACL season in a 3-3 tie against Group D contenders Al Sadd.
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.
Barca great Xavi tests positive for coronavirus
Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has become the latest high profile sportsperson to test positive for coronavirus.
Al Sadd signs Villarreal star Santi Cazorla
Former Arsenal and Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla will now play for Barca great Xavi at Al Sadd in the AFC Champions League.
Xavi wins Qatar Cup week after spurning Barca
One day after confirming he turned down an offer to coach Barcelona, Xavi led Al Sadd to Qatar Cup victory over Al Duhail.
CWC: Monterrey win sets up clash vs. Liverpool
A sensational goal from Argentine Leonel Vangioni helped reigning CONCACAF champion Monterrey set up a CWC clash with Liverpool.
Xavi's Al Sadd beat amateurs Hienghene in CWC
Qatari champions Al Sadd converted a free kick given away with a back pass to the goalkeeper to set up a 3-1 extra-time win over Hienghene Sport.
Asian player of year banned 5 months for ref spat
Asia's reigning player of the year has been banned for five months for confronting a referee in the Asian Champions League semifinals.
Xavi: I'm not ready to coach Barcelona yet
Many in Spain have tipped Xavi Hernandez to follow in Pep Guardiola's footsteps and return to the Camp Nou as manager.
Gabi: Xavi convinced me to join Al-Sadd
Madrid-born Gabi played 413 games for Atletico Madrid in two different spells, winning six trophies including the La Liga title.
Xavi re-signs to play in Qatar into his forties
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has penned a new two-year deal with Al-Sadd to extend his stay in Qatar until at least 2020.
Xavi not ready to retire, eyes playing into '19
Xavi Hernandez, who has played with Al-Sadd in Qatar since leaving Barcelona in 2015, said he hopes to prolong his career into next year.
Xavi, Sneijder bringing star power to Qatar
Former Spanish star Xavi has written the blueprint on late-career success in the Qatar Stars League, one Wesley Sneijder should pay attention to.
Xavi: I want to coach Barcelona one day
Xavi helped Barcelona to three La Liga titles and two Champions League wins in a breathtaking four-year spell under Guardiola.
Xavi extends deal with Al Sadd until 2018
Xavi Hernandez has agreed a one-year extension to his contract with Al Sadd which will see him remain in Qatar until at least 2018.
Xavi: Messi will sign new Barcelona deal
"I haven't spoken to him about his contact extension but he knows that Barcelona is the best club in the world for him," Xavi said.
2020 AFC CL Ladder
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ahli | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| Esteghlal | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 |
| Al-Shorta | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 10 |
| Shabab Al-Ahli | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 7 |
| Shahr Khodrou | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -6 | 0 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Persepolis | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 10 |
| Al-Taawoun | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| Al Duhail | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Sharjah | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 7 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Nassr | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Al Sadd | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| Sepahan | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| Al-Ain | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -8 | 5 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Beijing Sinobo Guoan | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 16 |
| Melbourne Victory | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| FC Seoul | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
| Chiangrai United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 5 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +9 | 16 |
| FC Tokyo | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| Shanghai Shenhua | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Perth Glory | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -6 | 1 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Vissel Kobe | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Suwon Bluewings | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 5 |
| Guangzhou | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE - GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +8 | 13 |
| Shanghai Port | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 9 |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| Sydney FC | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 5 |
2020 Team LeadersAFC Champions League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAFC Champions League
Goal Difference5Tied-5th
Goals Scored143rd
Assists12Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded9Tied-19th