Dominant Al Hilal, Al Nassr set up all-Saudi Arabian semi in AFC Champions League
Al Hilal and Al Nassr will contest an all-Saudi Arabia semifinal in AFC Champions League 2021 after both eased into the final four on Saturday.
2021 Schedule
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Jeonbuk, Ulsan bring battle to continental stage in ACL quarters
The AFC Champions League 2021 quarterfinals is headlined by an all-South Korean clash between two giants on Sunday.
South Korean giants Ulsan, Jeonbuk to duel in AFC Champions League quarters
The AFC Champions League 2021 quarter-finals will pit two South Korean giants against each other in Ulsan Hyundai and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
South Korean duo advances in ACL but Thailand's BG Pathum United depart with pride
Although their debut AFC Champions League campaign has come to an end, Thailand's BG Pathum United can be proud of their displays in 2021.
Saudi Arabia to host 2021 AFC Champions League final
The Asian Football Confederation has announced that the 2021 AFC Champions League final will be hosted in Saudi Arabia.
Persepolis win record 7th Iranian league title
Persepolis are champions of Iran for a record 7th time after winning a fifth consecutive Persian Gulf Pro League title on Friday evening.
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.
Four-goal haul takes Persepolis into knockouts
Persepolis breezed to their fourth-straight win and earned a berth in the knockout rounds of the Asian Champions League.
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.
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.
Successful end to 2020 means plenty more for Asian football
Despite all the delays and uncertainties, the AFC pulled off the Champions League in 2020 and that bodes well for its future.
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?
The reasons why Persepolis or Ulsan Hyundai will win the ACL final
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.
2021 AFC CL Ladder
| AFC Champions League - Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istiklol | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Al Hilal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Shabab Al-Ahli | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| AGMK | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| AFC Champions League - Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Sharjah | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Traktor Sazi FC | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | +3 | 10 |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | -2 | 7 |
| Air Force Club | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 2 |
| AFC Champions League - Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Esteghlal | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 11 |
| Al Duhail | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 9 |
| Al-Ahli | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 9 |
| Al-Shorta | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| AFC Champions League - Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Nassr | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Al Sadd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | +2 | 10 |
| Al Wehdat | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 7 |
| Foolad | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 5 |
| AFC Champions League - Group E | 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 |
| AFC Champions League - Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +12 | 18 |
| BG Pathum United | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +4 | 12 |
| Viettel | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| Kaya | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -14 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League - Group G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 16 |
| Pohang Steelers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
| Ratchaburi Mitrphol | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 2 |
| AFC Champions League - Group H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Jeonbuk Motors | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +17 | 16 |
| Gamba Osaka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | +8 | 9 |
| Chiangrai United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| Tampines Rovers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -26 | 0 |
| AFC Champions League - Group I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +24 | 18 |
| Daegu FC | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +16 | 12 |
| United City | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -20 | 4 |
| Beijing Guoan | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -20 | 1 |
| AFC Champions League - Group J | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | +11 | 14 |
| Kitchee | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 11 |
| Port | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| Guangzhou | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -16 | 0 |
2021 Team LeadersAFC Champions League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAFC Champions League
Goal Difference711th
Goals Scored15Tied-8th
Assists11Tied-9th
Goals Conceded8Tied-17th