Take a bow, Al Duhail
Al Duhail SC created history in defeating Al Ittihad Club - becoming the first Qatari side to put four goals past the Saudi Pro League giants. It is the fourth time they have scored four goals against a team from Saudi Arabia, making them the side with the most such occurrences in tournament history.

Melbourne's Beach keeps JDT at bay
Melbourne City’s Patrick Beach made nine saves in their 2-0 win over Johor Darul Ta'zim, the joint-most by any goalkeeper in a single game in the ongoing season. The custodian's heroics secured the Australian side a third consecutive victory - their longest winning streak on the continent.

Al Hilal do it again
For the second successive season, Al Hilal SFC qualified for the Round of 16 with three matches to spare. In fact, the last time the four-time Asia champions failed to advance past the group stage was in 2018.

Gangwon's multiple goal outlets
Park Ho-Yeong’s goal against FC Machida Zelvia made him the seventh different scorer for Gangwon FC this season, with only Al Hilal (9) having more different scorers.

Al Wahda shine
Confirming a Round of 16 spot with three matches to spare is a commendable feat and Al Wahda FC deserve all the plaudits coming their way. They are through to the next stage for a third consecutive time, after having reached the knockout rounds only twice in their previous eight appearances.

Blunt Buriram
Buriram United were happy to walk away with a point from their tie against Ulsan HD but in doing so, the Thai side only had three attempts - their joint lowest since data was made available in 201. In fact, they did not register a shot on target, the first time they have failed to do so since the 2016 edition (v FC Seoul).

Tractor on a roll
Tractor FC are well on course to advance and it has everything to do with their three-match triumphant run - their longest winning streak on the continent. A fourth consecutive clean sheet is their second longest after going on a five-match run in 2021.

Lingard joins exclusive Seoul club
Jesse Lingard's two goals and one assist in FC Seoul's 3-1 win against Shanghai Port FC sees the former England international becoming the third player after Adriano (thrice) and Yun Ju-Tae (since when data was made available) to make 3+ goal contributions for Korea Republic side in an AFC Champions League Elite match.