Saudi clubs kick off Asian Champions Elite League group stage
Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Qadsiah begin their campaigns as the Asian Champions Elite League group stage opens Monday, alongside key European football clashes.
Key Takeaways
AIThe group stage of the Asian Champions Elite League begins on Monday, September 14, 2026, featuring strong matchups and the participation of three Saudi clubs: defending champions Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Qadsiah.
Al-Ahli open their title defense against Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor, while Al-Ittihad travel to face Qatar's Al-Shamal, and Al-Qadsiah take on UAE side Al-Wasl.
European football also sees several key fixtures, including Leeds United versus Newcastle in the English Premier League, and Torino against Roma, as well as Inter Milan versus Udinese in Serie A.
Asian Champions Elite League:
Neftchi vs Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya – 16:45 Saudi and Egypt time.
Al-Shamal vs Al-Ittihad – 19:00 Saudi and Egypt time.
Shabab Al-Ahli vs Tractor – 19:00 Saudi and Egypt time.
Al-Ahli vs Pakhtakor – 21:15 Saudi and Egypt time.
Al-Qadsiah vs Al-Wasl – 21:15 Saudi and Egypt time.
Esteghlal vs Al-Sadd – 21:15 Saudi and Egypt time.
English Premier League:
Leeds vs Newcastle – 22:00 Saudi and Egypt time.
La Liga:
Villarreal vs Real Betis – 22:00 Saudi and Egypt time.
Serie A:
Como vs Parma – 19:30 Saudi and Egypt time.
Torino vs Roma – 19:30 Saudi and Egypt time.
Inter vs Udinese – 22:45 Saudi and Egypt time.