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.
2021 Schedule
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2021 Schedule
5-0-1, 1st in AFC Champions League
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Goa suffer disappointing 4-0 loss to Persepolis
Goa took to the pitch with eight changes, but nerves at the back cost them the match.
Persepolis, Esteghlal look to break Iran's ACL title drought
It has been almost 30 years since a team from Iran has won a club title in Asia. Can Persepolis or Esteghlal finally break through?
Persepolis top FC Goa, notch third win in AFC Champions League
Iran's Persepolis took a step toward booking a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League with a win over tournament debutants FC Goa.
Persepolis come from behind to hand Goa first Champions League loss
Goa suffered their first defeat of the AFC Champions League campaign against last season's runners-up
Persepolis fight back against Al Rayyan, maintain perfect start
Last year's ACL runners-up Persepolis came back to hand Qatar's Al Rayyan a 3-1 defeat to continue their perfect start to the 2021 campaign.
Tractor battles Pakhtakor in six-goal thriller
Tractor FC struck late to salvage a 3-3 draw against Pakhtakor Tashkent after all six goals were scored in the second half.
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Successful end to 2020 means plenty more for Asian football
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Star power lifts Ulsan to the AFC Champions League title
Ulsan's momentum after the restart carried them to the top while Persepolis' missed chances extended their ACL title drought.
Junior's brace powers Ulsan over Persepolis in AFC final
Ulsan won its first AFC Champions League final crown since 2012 in a 2-1 comeback win over Persepolis.
Will Persepolis or Ulsan prevail in ACL 2020 final?
Can Persepolis claim their first AFC Champions League crown or will Ulsan Hyundai bring the title back to the East?
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Will Persepolis' back line hold up against Ulsan's blistering attack? Can Lak stymie Junior? Here's a look at how both teams can win the ACL Finals.
The players that could decide the ACL 2020 final
Ahead of the AFC Champions League final, we look at the key players from Ulsan Hyundai and Persepolis who could decide the contest.
How Persepolis, Ulsan Hyundai reached ACL final
Ahead of Saturday's AFC Champions League final, we look back at how Persepolis and Ulsan Hyundai got this far.
Junior's late score puts Ulsan in the AFC Champions League Finals
Vissel Kobe had a chance to pull off the upset win but a late extra time goal from Junior was enough to send Ulsan through to the finals.
Iran's Persepolis eager for AFC Finals after 11-week wait
Persepolis booked their finals berth at the beginning of October and have waited two months to play for the AFC title.
Persepolis beats Al Nassr to reach ACL Finals
While Al Nassr dominated for most of the match, it was Iran's Persepolis FC that won in penalties to advance to the AFC Champions League Finals.
Striker gets six-month ban for offensive gesture
Iranian striker Issa Alekasir has been handed a six-month ban by the Asian Football Confederation for a "discriminatory gesture."
Al Nassr, Persepolis advance to ACL semis
Al Nassr FC and Persepolis both cruised past their opponents to set up a West Zone semifinals clash on Saturday.
Persepolis scores late goal to knock out Al Sadd
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Persepolis, Al Taawoun advance in AFC Champs League
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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.
2021 AFC CL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persepolis | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 15 |
| Al-Wahda | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| FC Goa | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | -7 | 3 |
| Al Rayyan | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 2 |
2021 Team LeadersAFC Champions League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAFC Champions League
Goal Difference97th
Goals Scored14Tied-5th
Assists10Tied-7th
Goals Conceded5Tied-8th