ACL hopefuls Al Nassr sign Europa League winner Ramiro Funes
Al Nassr have strengthened ahead of the resumption of the AFC Champions League campaign with the signing of Europa League winner Ramiro Funes Mori.
Xavi's Al Sadd snap up Ghana captain Andre Ayew
Xavi has bolstered his Al Sadd attack with the signing of Ghana captain Andre Ayew on a free transfer.
Lion City Sailors show promise in Kim's first game but Albirex still the team to beat
In Kim Do-hoon's first game in charge, Lion City Sailors showed much promise but champions Albirex Niigata (S) are still look the team to beat.
ACL contenders Sharjah snap up Everton's Bernard
Sharjah have bolstered their squad ahead of the AFC Champions League knockout round with the signing of Brazilian attacker Bernard from Everton.
Paulinho signs for Al Ahli after leaving China
Former Brazil international Paulinho has joined Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli after parting ways with Chinese Super League giants Guangzhou.
South Korean starlet Song leaves Pohang for rivals Jeonbuk
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have sealed the capture of highly-rated Song Min-kyu from K League 1 rivals Pohang Steelers on a four-and-a-half year deal.
Can Kyogo Furuhashi become the next Asian cult hero at Celtic?
Will Celtic's signing of Japanese attacker Kyogo Furuhashi be the second coming of cult hero Shunsuke Nakamura?
Rising Japan star Kyogo Furuhashi joins Celtic from Vissel Kobe
Japan international Kyogo Furuhashi has earned a move to Europe after signing for Scottish giants Celtic from Vissel Kobe.
Guangzhou, Beijing ACL thrashings amplify Chinese football's youth malaise
The woeful displays from Beijing Guoan and Guangzhou in AFC Champions League 2021 hint at bigger problems for Chinese football.
South Korean challengers looming as dominant force in 2021 AFC Champions League
With all four of their representatives through to the knockout round, South Korea looms as a dominant force in AFC Champions League 2021.
ACL 2021 East Zone winners and losers: Frontale, Ulsan enter record books
As the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage comes to a close, we look back at the winners and loser from the East Zone.
ACL failure adds to Gamba Osaka's woes in a disappointing 2021
An already-troubled 2021 got even more dire for Gamba Osaka on Saturday as they were eliminated from the AFC Champions League group stage.
Seven down, one to go: Will Kitchee or Daegu claim final ACL last-16 berth?
As the AFC Champions League group stage reaches its final matchday, we take a look at which teams have progressed and which are on the brink.
Kitchee prove they can compete in ACL knockouts but they now need help to get there
Kitchee have proven they can compete in the 2021 AFC Champions League knockout round but they will now need help to get there.
Dour draw sums up Johor Darul Ta'zim, Ratchaburi efforts in ACL 2021
Johor Darul Ta'zim and Ratchaburi Mitr Phol bowed out of AFC Champions League 2021 on a whimper as a goalless draw epitomised their campaigns.
AFC Cup ASEAN Zone called off due to lack of host venues
The ASEAN Zone of AFC Cup 2021 has been cancelled through inability to find willing and viable host venues for the matches.
Kitchee in the running to make ACL history but what has fueled their rapid rise?
Kitchee can make AFC Champions League history by being the first Hong Kong team to reach the Round of 16.
Kaya FC-Iloilo, United City restore pride for Philippine football with battling displays
Kaya FC-Iloilo and United City both restored pride for Philippine football in AFC Champions League 2021 on Monday with two battling displays.
AFC confirms single-leg ties in Champions League
The AFC confirmed on Monday that Asian Champions League games will be played on a single-leg format from the quarterfinal stage onwards.
Are Nagoya Grampus genuine AFC Champions League contenders after five wins in a row?
Former powerhouse Nagoya Grampus notched another win and became the first club from the East Zone to secure a berth in the knockout rounds.
ACL-winning Kim a fan of expanded format as Sailors set sights on joining Asia's elite
After winning the AFC Champions League with Ulsan Hyundai in 2020, Kim Do-hoon is targeting a return to Asia's elite with Lion City Sailors.
Johor Darul Ta'zim can still prove they've made progress despite early ACL exit
It has been a disappointing AFC Champions League 2021 campaign for Johor Darul Ta'zim, but they can salvage some pride in their final two games.
As champions Ulsan set new ACL record, contenders Kawasaki and Nagoya are lurking
2020 winners Ulsan Hyundai have lived up to top billing in the AFC Champions League, but Kawasaki Frontale and Nagoya Grampus have also impressed.
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 |