AFC Champions League Elite: Saudi clubs begin third round today
The third round of the AFC Champions League Elite (West) kicks off today, featuring key matches for Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah.
Key Takeaways
AIThe first set of third-round matches in the AFC Champions League Elite (West) will be held today, Monday, October 26, 2026.
Three Saudi clubs—Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah—face crucial continental tests. Al-Ittihad meets Uzbekistan's Neftchi at 16:45, Al-Ahli hosts Qatar's Al-Gharafa at 19:00, and Al-Qadsiah takes on Qatar's Al-Sadd at 21:15, all times local to Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Other fixtures this round include Al-Ain of the UAE against Tractor of Iran at 19:00, and Iraq's Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya versus Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor at 21:15.
In European football, Paris Saint-Germain faces Olympique Lyon in the eighth round of the French league at 22:30, while Sevilla plays Osasuna in Spain's La Liga at 23:00.
Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah aims to continue his strong form with Trabzonspor against Rizespor in the Turkish league at 19:00 Saudi and Egypt time.