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Shandong Taishan withdraws from AFC Champions League Elite due to health issues, allowing Shanghai Port to advance to the last 16 despite a defeat against Yokohama F. Marinos.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr defeated Al Wasl 4-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite, securing their place in the next round.
Zhejiang ends their away-game drought with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Persib in the AFC Champions League Two but narrowly misses out on advancing to the knockout stage.
Chinese Super League giants Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua suffered defeats in the AFC Champions League Elite, dimming their qualification hopes.
Zhejiang FC staged a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Lion City Sailors 4-2 in Hangzhou, keeping their hopes alive in the AFC Champions League Group F.
Matias Vargas’s hat trick, all assisted by Oscar, propelled Shanghai Port to a 3-1 win over Ulsan HD in the AFC Champions League, boosting them to eighth place in the East Region.
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Al Nassr defeat Al Gharafa 3-1, edging closer to the AFC Champions League knockout stage. Ivan Toney’s double secures Al Ahli’s progression with victory over Al Ain.
Pohang Steelers defeated Shandong Taishan 4-2 in an exciting AFC Champions League Elite match, showcasing a dominant second-half performance to secure victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo led Al Nassr to a stunning 5-1 victory over title-holders Al-Ain in Riyadh, jeopardizing their progression in the AFC Champions League.
Shanghai Shenhua defeated Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 in the AFC Champions League, climbing to fourth in the East Region. Wang Haijian and Andre Luis scored to secure the home victory.
Shanghai Port secured their first win in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite, defeating Australia’s Central Coast Mariners 3-2 in an exciting match marked by early goals and a tense finish.
Zhejiang Professional secured their first win in the AFC Champions League Two, defeating Indonesia’s Persib Bandung 1-0 at home in Hangzhou.
Chinese Super League clubs Shandong Taishan and Shanghai Shenhua both secured home victories in their opening matches of the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday.
Shandong Taishan secured their place in the 2024-25 AFC Champions League Elite group stage after a thrilling 4-3 penalty shootout win over Bangkok United, following a 1-1 draw at home.
Al-Ain advance to the AFC Champions League final with a 5-4 aggregate win over Al-Hilal despite a 2-1 defeat, setting up a clash with either Ulsan Hyundai or Yokohama F Marinos.