Saudi clubs Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Qadsiah in Asian Champions League elite round

Three Saudi clubs will be in action today, Monday, in the second round of the 2026-2027 AFC Asian Champions League Elite. Al-Nassr aims to bounce back from an opening defeat as they host Uzbekistan’s Neftchi in Riyadh, Al-Ahli seeks their first win against UAE’s Al-Wasl in Dubai, and Al-Qadsiah looks to continue their strong start away to Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor in Tashkent.

Al-Nassr will play Neftchi at King Saud University Stadium, hoping to recover from a 4-0 loss to Al-Ain of the UAE in their opening match and re-enter the race for a spot in the Round of 16. The team is counting on its technical abilities, experienced players, and the support of home fans to secure its first three points of the continental campaign. Neftchi, meanwhile, enters the match in high spirits after defeating Iraq’s Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya 1-0 in their opener, earning three points and a place among the West Zone leaders.

In Dubai, defending champions Al-Ahli—winners of the last two editions—visit Al-Wasl at Zabeel Stadium, seeking their first victory after drawing 1-1 with Pakhtakor in the opening round. Al-Ahli aims to regain attacking form and collect three points to boost their title defense, while Al-Wasl looks to recover from a 2-1 defeat to Al-Qadsiah in their first match.

In the Uzbek capital Tashkent, Al-Qadsiah will try for a second consecutive win when they face hosts Pakhtakor at Pakhtakor Stadium. Al-Qadsiah started their continental campaign with a 2-1 victory over Al-Wasl, delivering a strong performance that earned them three points and confidence ahead of their first away test. The team is aware of the challenge posed by Pakhtakor, who showed quality against Al-Ahli in Jeddah, but hopes to maintain positive results and strengthen their position in the standings.

Today’s West Zone fixtures also include Tractor of Iran versus Al-Shamal of Qatar, Al-Gharafa of Qatar against Esteghlal of Iran, and Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya of Iraq facing Al-Ain of the UAE.