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.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
2-0-0, 1st in AFC Champions League
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.
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
A late header from Issa Alekasir was all the scoring Persepolis needed to advance to the West Zone quarterfinals.
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 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.
Kashima hold off Persepolis for Champions League glory
Separated from male supporters, hundreds of Iranian women watched as Kashima Antlers of Japan won the AFC Champions League for the first time.
Kashima Antlers take control in Asian CL final
Goals from Leo Silva and Serginho gave Kashima Antlers a two-goal advantage going into the second leg of the Asian Champions League final.
Persepolis, Al Ahli moved to neutral venue
Asian Champions League organizers are preparing to play a quarterfinal in neutral venues because of diplomatic tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
2021 AFC CL Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persepolis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| FC Goa | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Al-Wahda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Al Rayyan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
2021 Team LeadersAFC Champions League
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAFC Champions League
Goal Difference3Tied-1st
Goals Scored42nd
Assists41st
Goals Conceded1Tied-6th