AFC Champions League Elite: Saudi clubs face tough second-round tests

The second round of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage begins Monday, featuring six matches with three Saudi clubs in action.

Al-Nassr will take on Uzbekistan’s Neftchi at 21:15 Saudi and Egypt time, while defending champions Al-Ahli face the UAE’s Al-Wasl at 19:00. Al-Qadsiah are set to play Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor at 16:45.

Second round fixtures in the AFC Champions League Elite

• Pakhtakor vs Al-Qadsiah (16:45)
• Al-Wasl vs Al-Ahli (19:00)
• Tractor vs Al-Shamal (19:00)
• Al-Nassr vs Neftchi (21:15)
• Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya vs Al-Ain (21:15)
• Al-Gharafa vs Esteghlal (21:15)

Today's matches in European and Arab leagues

• English Premier League: Coventry City vs Newcastle United (22:00)
• La Liga: Levante vs Sevilla (22:00)
• Serie A: Atalanta vs Venezia (19:30), Torino vs Udinese (21:45)
• Moroccan League: Hassania Agadir vs FAR Rabat (23:00)
• Egyptian League: Arab Contractors vs ZED (17:00), Pyramids vs Ceramica Cleopatra (17:00), Smouha vs Ghazl El Mahalla (20:00)

Meanwhile, Italian side Juventus salvaged a valuable point with a late 1-1 draw against Cagliari in Serie A, according to media reports.