Cup Season 2025 Archive
AFC Champions League Elite
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The AFC Champions League Elite offers thrilling matchups, showcasing top teams and intense competition within Asia's premier football tournament.

CountryWorld
SportFootball
Competition TypeCup
Season2025
Teams26
Current StatusCompleted

The AFC Champions League is a prestigious football tournament that showcases the top club teams from across Asia. With a rich history and a competitive format, this tournament serves as the pinnacle of club football on the continent, offering thrilling matches and remarkable moments that captivate fans worldwide.

Overview of the Competition

The AFC Champions League is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and brings together elite clubs from various national leagues. It serves to promote the sport in Asia and provides a platform for teams to compete at the highest level. With a blend of tactical prowess and individual brilliance, the tournament has become a highlight in the football calendar, drawing significant attention from fans and media alike.

History and Importance

The origins of the AFC Champions League can be traced back to earlier competitions that aimed to identify the best clubs in Asia. Over the years, the tournament has evolved significantly, enhancing its reputation and attracting top talent. Winning the league not only grants teams the coveted title but also offers a pathway to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup, elevating its status further among clubs and fans.

Format and Structure

The format of the AFC Champions League typically consists of a group stage followed by knockout rounds. Teams are divided into groups, competing in a round-robin format to earn points. The top teams from each group advance to the knockout stage, where matches are played in a home-and-away format until a champion is decided. This structure adds excitement and unpredictability, ensuring that every match matters.

Participation and Qualification

Clubs qualify for the AFC Champions League based on their performances in their respective domestic leagues and cup competitions. The number of spots allocated to each country varies, reflecting the strength and competitiveness of each national league. This system encourages clubs to strive for excellence, knowing that success in their domestic competitions can lead to participation in this prestigious tournament.

What Visitors Find on This Page

This page serves as a comprehensive resource for football enthusiasts seeking information about the AFC Champions League. Visitors can explore the latest Live Scores, check upcoming Fixtures, and access detailed Results from past matches. Additionally, fans can keep up with current Standings and in-depth Statistics that highlight team performance throughout the tournament. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this page provides everything needed to stay connected with Asia’s premier club football competition.

Rounds
1st Preliminary Round
Chengdu Better City3 : 0Bangkok UnitedAl-Duhail SC3 : 2Sepahan FC
League Phase West – 1
Sharjah FC4 : 3Al-GharafaAl Wahda FC2 : 1Al-Ittihad FCAl-Ahli Jeddah4 : 2NasafAl Shorta1 : 1Al SaddShabab Al Ahli Dubai1 : 1Tractor SaziAl-Hilal Saudi FC2 : 1Al-Duhail SC
League Phase East – 1
Melbourne City0 : 2Sanfrecce HiroshimaMachida Zelvia1 : 1FC SeoulGangwon FC2 : 1Shanghai ShenhuaBuriram United2 : 1Johor Darul Takzim FCUlsan Hyundai FC2 : 1Chengdu Better CitySHANGHAI SIPG0 : 3Vissel Kobe
League Phase West – 2
Nasaf2 : 3Al-Hilal Saudi FCTractor Sazi0 : 0Al Wahda FCAl-Gharafa2 : 0Al ShortaAl-Duhail SC2 : 2Al-Ahli JeddahAl Sadd1 : 1Sharjah FCAl-Ittihad FC0 : 1Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
League Phase East – 2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima1 : 1SHANGHAI SIPGFC Seoul3 : 0Buriram UnitedJohor Darul Takzim FC0 : 0Machida ZelviaChengdu Better City1 : 0Gangwon FCVissel Kobe1 : 0Melbourne CityShanghai Shenhua1 : 1Ulsan Hyundai FC
League Phase West – 3
Al Wahda FC3 : 1Al-Duhail SCSharjah FC0 : 5Tractor SaziAl Shorta1 : 4Al-Ittihad FCAl-Ahli Jeddah4 : 0Al-GharafaShabab Al Ahli Dubai4 : 1NasafAl-Hilal Saudi FC3 : 1Al Sadd
League Phase East – 3
Melbourne City2 : 1Buriram UnitedUlsan Hyundai FC1 : 0Sanfrecce HiroshimaChengdu Better City0 : 2Johor Darul Takzim FCSHANGHAI SIPG0 : 2Machida ZelviaGangwon FC4 : 3Vissel KobeShanghai Shenhua2 : 0FC Seoul
League Phase West – 4
Nasaf1 : 2Al Wahda FCTractor Sazi1 : 0Al ShortaAl-Duhail SC4 : 1Shabab Al Ahli DubaiAl-Gharafa1 : 2Al-Hilal Saudi FCAl Sadd1 : 2Al-Ahli JeddahAl-Ittihad FC3 : 0Sharjah FC
League Phase East – 4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima1 : 0Gangwon FCMachida Zelvia1 : 2Melbourne CityFC Seoul0 : 0Chengdu Better CityBuriram United2 : 0SHANGHAI SIPGVissel Kobe1 : 0Ulsan Hyundai FCJohor Darul Takzim FC3 : 1Shanghai Shenhua
League Phase West – 5
Nasaf0 : 1Tractor SaziShabab Al Ahli Dubai2 : 0Al-GharafaAl-Duhail SC4 : 2Al-Ittihad FCAl-Ahli Jeddah0 : 1Sharjah FCAl Wahda FC3 : 1Al SaddAl-Hilal Saudi FC4 : 0Al Shorta
League Phase East – 5
Melbourne City2 : 0Johor Darul Takzim FCSHANGHAI SIPG1 : 3FC SeoulGangwon FC1 : 3Machida ZelviaChengdu Better City1 : 1Sanfrecce HiroshimaUlsan Hyundai FC0 : 0Buriram UnitedShanghai Shenhua0 : 2Vissel Kobe
League Phase East – 6
Vissel Kobe2 : 2Chengdu Better CityMachida Zelvia3 : 1Ulsan Hyundai FCJohor Darul Takzim FC0 : 0SHANGHAI SIPGBuriram United2 : 2Gangwon FCSanfrecce Hiroshima1 : 0Shanghai ShenhuaFC Seoul1 : 1Melbourne City
League Phase West – 6
Tractor Sazi2 : 1Al-Duhail SCSharjah FC0 : 1Al-Hilal Saudi FCAl-Gharafa1 : 0Al Wahda FCAl Shorta0 : 5Al-Ahli JeddahAl Sadd4 : 2Shabab Al Ahli DubaiAl-Ittihad FC1 : 0Nasaf
League Phase West – 7
Al Wahda FC0 : 0Al-Ahli JeddahNasaf1 : 1Al ShortaShabab Al Ahli Dubai0 : 0Al-Hilal Saudi FCAl-Duhail SC1 : 1Sharjah FCTractor Sazi0 : 2Al SaddAl-Ittihad FC7 : 0Al-Gharafa
League Phase East – 7
Sanfrecce Hiroshima2 : 1Johor Darul Takzim FCVissel Kobe2 : 0FC SeoulShanghai Shenhua0 : 2Machida ZelviaChengdu Better City0 : 1Buriram UnitedGangwon FC0 : 0SHANGHAI SIPGUlsan Hyundai FC1 : 2Melbourne City
League Phase West – 8
Sharjah FC1 : 2NasafAl-Ahli Jeddah4 : 3Shabab Al Ahli DubaiAl-Hilal Saudi FC2 : 1Al Wahda FCAl Shorta3 : 2Al-Duhail SCAl Sadd1 : 4Al-Ittihad FCAl-Gharafa0 : 2Tractor Sazi
League Phase East – 8
Machida Zelvia3 : 2Chengdu Better CityFC Seoul2 : 2Sanfrecce HiroshimaJohor Darul Takzim FC1 : 0Vissel KobeBuriram United2 : 0Shanghai ShenhuaSHANGHAI SIPG0 : 0Ulsan Hyundai FCMelbourne City0 : 0Gangwon FC
Round of 16
Melbourne City1 : 1Buriram UnitedGangwon FC0 : 0Machida ZelviaFC Seoul0 : 1Vissel KobeJohor Darul Takzim FC3 : 1Sanfrecce HiroshimaTractor SaziMar 9, 2026 18:15Shabab Al Ahli DubaiAl-Ahli JeddahMar 9, 2026 20:30Al-Duhail SCMachida Zelvia1 : 0Gangwon FCBuriram United0 : 0Melbourne CityAl-Hilal Saudi FCMar 10, 2026 18:15Al SaddAl-Ittihad FCMar 10, 2026 18:15Al Wahda FCSanfrecce Hiroshima1 : 0Johor Darul Takzim FCVissel Kobe2 : 1FC SeoulAl-Ahli Jeddah1 : 0Al-Duhail SCAl-Hilal Saudi FC3 : 3Al SaddTractor Sazi0 : 3Shabab Al Ahli DubaiAl-Ittihad FC1 : 0Al Wahda FC
Quarter-finals
Al Sadd3 : 3Vissel KobeAl-Ahli Jeddah2 : 1Johor Darul Takzim FCMachida Zelvia1 : 0Al-Ittihad FCBuriram United2 : 3Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Semi-finals
Vissel Kobe1 : 2Al-Ahli JeddahMachida Zelvia1 : 0Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
Final Current
Al-Ahli Jeddah1 : 0Machida Zelvia
Teams
Standings
AFC Champions League Elite , West
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1Al-Hilal Saudi FC87101761122LWDWW
2Al-Ahli Jeddah85212191217WWWWW
3Tractor Sazi8521124817LWLWW
4Al-Ittihad FC85032291315LWWWW
5Al Wahda FC8422117414LLDLW
6Shabab Al Ahli Dubai83231414011LWWLD
7Al-Duhail SC8224161608LLDLW
8Al Sadd82241216-48LWLWW
9Sharjah FC8224816-88LDLWL
10Al-Gharafa8206721-146LLWLL
11Al Shorta8125620-145WDLLL
12Nasaf8116917-84WDLLL
AFC Champions League Elite , East
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1Machida Zelvia8521157817LWWWD
2Vissel Kobe8512147716LWWWL
3Sanfrecce Hiroshima8431106415WLDWW
4Buriram United8422108214LWDWW
5Melbourne City842297214LDDWD
6Johor Darul Takzim FC832387111LLWWL
7FC Seoul8242109110LLDLD
8Gangwon FC8233911-29LDDDD
9Ulsan Hyundai FC823368-29DLLDL
10Chengdu Better City8134711-46LLDDD
11Shanghai Shenhua8116513-84LLLLL
12SHANGHAI SIPG8044211-94DDDLL

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26Teams
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