AFC Champions League Elite - Preview: Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Dubai: Al Wasl FC will have to brace themselves for a rejuvenated Air Force SC when the sides face off in the AFC Champions League Elite 2026/2027™ on Monday.

Being idle on Matchday Three means UAE's Al Wasl are rooted to the bottom of the West Zone standings while Iraq's Air Force Club breathed life into their ailing campaign with a much-needed win last week.

The odds seem stacked against Al Wasl despite the match being played in Dubai as they were comprehensively defeated in their opening two matches.

A third loss may leave them with too much to do and victory is their only option on Monday.

Air Force Club were in a similar situation going into Matchday Three after having suffered consecutive defeats in their opening ties.

Saad Abdul Ameer's 70th-minute strike secured them a 1-0 win against Uzbekistan's Pakhtakor last week and the Iraqi champions will be determined to build on the morale-boosting victory as they seek to climb up the standings.

Al Wasl FC (UAE) v Air Force SC (IRQ)

Venue: Zabeel Stadium (Dubai)

Kick-off: Monday, 20:00 (UTC+4)

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