⚽ AFC Champions League Elite 2025/2026 — Round Of 16
The 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) Round of 16 for the East Region concluded on March 11,2026, while all matches in the West Region remain postponed indefinitely by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
East Region: Round of 16 Results
Four teams from the East Region have qualified for the Quarter-finals following the completion of their two-legged ties:
| Matchup | 1st Leg | 2nd Leg | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johor Darul Ta'zim (MAS) vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) | 3–1 | 0–1 | 3–2 |
| Buriram United (THA) vs. Melbourne City (AUS) | 1–1 | 0–0 | 1–1 (4–2 p) |
| Vissel Kobe (JPN) vs. FC Seoul (KOR) | 1–0 | 2–1 | 3–1 |
| Machida Zelvia (JPN) vs. Gangwon FC (KOR) | 0–0 | 1–0 | 1–0 |
- Johor Darul Ta'zim advanced to their first-ever ACLE Quarter-final despite a 1–0 loss in the second leg, relying on their strong 3–1 home win.
- Buriram United secured their spot after a dramatic penalty shootout (4–2) following two draws against Melbourne City.
- Vissel Kobe dominated both legs against FC Seoul to progress 3–1 on aggregate.
- Machida Zelvia edged out Gangwon FC with a lone goal in the second leg after a goalless opener.
West Region: Status Update
The Round of 16 matches for the West Region were officially postponed by the AFC on March 1 and March 3, 2026 due to middle east unrest.
- Al Sadd (QAT) vs. Al Hilal (KSA)
- Al-Duhail (QAT) vs. Al-Ahli (KSA)
- Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) vs. Tractor (IRN)
- Al Wahda (UAE) vs. Al-Ittihad (KSA)
The Quarter-final draw is currently scheduled for March 18, 2026, with the final stages of the tournament set to take place at a centralized venue in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia starting in mid-April.
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