Bounou's penalty heroics thwart Spain's finest again as Al Hilal make statement with Real draw
A crucial penalty save by Yassine Bounou helped Al Hilal claim an impressive draw with Real Madrid at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Asia already faces uphill battle at Club World Cup after opening losses for Urawa, Ulsan
Asian football is already facing an uphill battle at the Club World Cup after opening losses for Urawa and Ulsan.
Firmino, Mendy and Mahrez bask in glory of historic UEFA-AFC Champions League double
Three of Al Ahli's biggest stars have become the first players to win both the UEFA and AFC Champions League.
Never taking their eyes off the prize, Al Ahli are champions of Asia at long last
After losing two finals previously, Al Ahli are finally champions of Asia after beating Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday.
Firmino captains Al Ahli to 1st Asian CL title
Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli beat Japan's Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 to win the Asian Champions League Elite title for the first time at a raucous King Abdullah Sports City Stadium.
Al Ahli carrying Saudi expectations in AFC Champions League Elite final
Al Ahli and Kawasaki Frontale chase their first continental crown in the AFC Champions League Elite final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
Kawasaki believe ACL Elite final vs. Al Ahli will be won with feet, not wallets
Coming up against Al Nassr's expensively-assembled squad in the ACL Elite final will hardly faze Kawasaki Frontale.
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Providing the ACL Elite with a breath of fresh air, Kawasaki Frontale might just be the unlikeliest of title contenders.
How it all went wrong for Ronaldo, Al Nassr in shock ACL Elite exit
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Ronaldo's trophy wait goes on after ACL Elite exit
Cristiano Ronaldo's wait for a major trophy in Saudi Arabia is set to continue as Al-Nassr lost 3-2 to Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.
Ronaldo, Al Nassr upstaged as Kawasaki go from supporting role to star turn
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr were meant to be the star act of the ACL Elite -- only to be upstaged by Kawasaki Frontale.
Japanese side dump Ronaldo, Al Nassr from ACL
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr were dumped out of the Asian Champions League Elite as Japan's Kawasaki Frontale spectacularly ripped up the script with a 3-2 semifinal victory on Wednesday to reach the continental final for the first time.
Substance prevails over style as Al Ahli pip Al Hilal to ACL Elite final
Al Ahli's victory over Al Hilal in the ACL Elite semifinals might just have been a case of substance trumping style.
Record champions Al Hilal get taste of their own medicine as Al Ahli reach ACL Elite final
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Firmino, Toney goals send Al Ahli to ACL final
Al Ahli beat 10-man Al Hilal in a battle of Saudi Pro League sides in Jeddah on Tuesday to earn a spot in Saturday's Asian Champions League final.
Star-studded Al Nassr the favourites but Kawasaki 'not afraid' of Ronaldo and gang
A Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al Nassr are favourites to reach the ACL Elite final but Kawasaki Frontale have ideas of their own.
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The AFC Champions League Elite semifinals could be decided by a solitary moment -- or even a single player.
Al Hilal confident Cancelo will be back for CWC
Al Hilal have confirmed João Cancelo will miss the rest of the AFC Champions League Elite Finals through injury.
Kawasaki last hope for East as Saudi Arabian giants run riot in ACL Elite Finals
Kawasaki Frontale are the sole source of resistance to Saudi Arabian dominance in the ACL Elite Finals.
Ronaldo goal leads Al Nassr into Asian CL semis
Cristiano Ronaldo led Saudi Arabian team Al-Nassr to a 4-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan in the quarterfinals of the AFC Champions League Elite on Saturday.
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Maiden ACL Elite Finals draw delivers East-West clashes with zonal segregation removed
The draw for the inaugural AFC Champions League Elite Finals was held on Monday and delivered tantalising East-West ties.
AFC Champions League Elite Ladder
| Group East | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama F. Marinos | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | +14 | 18 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | +9 | 15 |
| Johor Darul Ta'zim | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 14 |
| Gwangju FC | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +6 | 14 |
| Vissel Kobe | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 13 |
| Buriram United | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -5 | 12 |
| Shanghai Shenhua | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| Shanghai Port | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -8 | 8 |
| Pohang Steelers | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| Ulsan Hyundai | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -12 | 3 |
| Central Coast Mariners | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -10 | 1 |
| Shandong Taishan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group West | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Al Hilal | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +19 | 22 |
| Al Ahli | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | +13 | 22 |
| Al Nassr | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +11 | 17 |
| Al Sadd | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 12 |
| Al Wasl | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| Esteghlal | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 9 |
| Al Rayyan | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| Pakhtakor Tashkent | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 |
| Persepolis | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -4 | 7 |
| Al Gharafa | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 7 |
| Al-Shorta | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -10 | 6 |
| Al Ain | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 2 |