AFC Elite Champions League West: Round four kicks off today

The fourth round of the 2026-2027 AFC Elite Champions League for the West Zone begins today, Monday, with six matches scheduled. The round will conclude tomorrow, Tuesday, with two additional games, as participating teams look to achieve positive results and improve their positions in the standings.

Saudi club Al-Nassr opens the round with an away match against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor in Tashkent, aiming for a second victory and a move up the table. Al-Nassr has so far recorded one win and one loss, with a postponed match against the UAE’s Al-Wasl from the previous round, originally set to be played in Riyadh.

Also today, Saudi titleholders Al-Ahli face Qatar’s Al-Sadd in Doha, Al-Wasl of the UAE meet Iraq’s Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in Dubai, Tractor of Iran play Uzbekistan’s Neftchi in Muscat, Al-Gharafa of Qatar take on Saudi Arabia’s Al-Qadsiah in Al-Rayyan, and Saudi club Al-Ittihad host the UAE’s Al-Ain in Jeddah.

The round continues on Tuesday with two matches: Iran’s Esteghlal meet Qatar’s Al-Shamal in Basra, while Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal host the UAE’s Shabab Al-Ahli in Riyadh.

Al-Ain currently lead the West Zone standings with nine points from three matches, ahead of Shabab Al-Ahli on goal difference. Al-Ahli are third with seven points, followed by Esteghlal and Al-Hilal with six points each. Al-Shamal and Al-Qadsiah have five points, and Al-Ittihad have four.

Al-Nassr have three points from two matches, level with Neftchi and Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya. Pakhtakor have two points, while Tractor and Al-Sadd each have one. Al-Gharafa and Al-Wasl are at the bottom of the table with no points.

This round’s fixtures are especially significant given the close points totals among several teams, all seeking to strengthen their positions and remain in contention for qualification to the next stage.