AFC Champions League Two
Just three Group Stage spots remain up for grabs, setting the stage for fiery encounters in the cities of Bandung (Indonesia), Tursunzoda (Tajikistan) and Goa (India).
The three winning sides will advance to Friday's Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the losing teams will continue their bid for continental glory in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26.
The three winning sides will advance to Friday's Group Stage Draw in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia while the losing teams will continue their bid for continental glory in the AFC Challenge League 2025/26.
Persib Bandung (IDN) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)
Persib Bandung will consider themselves as the favourites against Manila Digger FC of the Philippines.
While the Indonesian side are seeking a second successive appearance in the group stage, Manila Digger will be making their continental bow.
Persib Bandung will also have the advantage of having kicked off their season, starting their domestic title defence with a 2-0 win over Semen Padang on Saturday while Manila Diggers are still in pre-season mode.
Persib Bandung (IDN) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)
Venue: Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium (Bandung)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)
Persib Bandung will consider themselves as the favourites against Manila Digger FC of the Philippines.
While the Indonesian side are seeking a second successive appearance in the group stage, Manila Digger will be making their continental bow.
Persib Bandung will also have the advantage of having kicked off their season, starting their domestic title defence with a 2-0 win over Semen Padang on Saturday while Manila Diggers are still in pre-season mode.
Persib Bandung (IDN) v Manila Digger FC (PHI)
Venue: Gelora Bandung Lautan Api Stadium (Bandung)
Kick-off: 19:00 (UTC+7)
FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) v Ahal FC (TKM)
This tie will feature two sides who are well off the pace in their respective domestic leagues.
FC Regar-TadAZ are sitting sixth in the Tajik League while Ahal, despite being placed second, are 17 points behind Arkadag in Turkmenistan's Yokary Liga.
The home side, who lifted a seventh domestic cup trophy in 2024, were the first Tajik team to win a Continental title in 2005 in the AFC President’s Cup — the first of a record three triumphs — and last featured in an AFC competition in the AFC Cup™ 2013.
Runners-up in the league last season, the visitors’ best achievement was reaching the Zonal Finals in 2021 on their third participation, and they are taking part in the Preliminary Stage for a third time.
FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) v Ahal FC (TKM)
Venue: Central Stadium of Tursunzoda (Tursunzoda)
Kick-off: 17:00 (UTC+5)
This tie will feature two sides who are well off the pace in their respective domestic leagues.
FC Regar-TadAZ are sitting sixth in the Tajik League while Ahal, despite being placed second, are 17 points behind Arkadag in Turkmenistan's Yokary Liga.
The home side, who lifted a seventh domestic cup trophy in 2024, were the first Tajik team to win a Continental title in 2005 in the AFC President’s Cup — the first of a record three triumphs — and last featured in an AFC competition in the AFC Cup™ 2013.
Runners-up in the league last season, the visitors’ best achievement was reaching the Zonal Finals in 2021 on their third participation, and they are taking part in the Preliminary Stage for a third time.
FC Regar-TadAZ (TJK) v Ahal FC (TKM)
Venue: Central Stadium of Tursunzoda (Tursunzoda)
Kick-off: 17:00 (UTC+5)
FC Goa (IND) v Al Seeb Club (OMA)
Runners-up in the league and winners of the domestic cup for a second time in 2025, FC Goa’s sole previous experience in AFC competition came in the AFC Champions League™ Group Stage in 2021, while Al Seeb Club’s Continental debut in 2022 ended in glory as they lifted the AFC Cup.
The visitors, who clinched a fourth league title in 2024/25, are eyeing a second tournament involvement.
FC Goa, however, will fancy their chances with their fans expected in full force.
FC Goa (IND) v Al Seeb Club (OMA)
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Goa)
Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC+5:30)
Runners-up in the league and winners of the domestic cup for a second time in 2025, FC Goa’s sole previous experience in AFC competition came in the AFC Champions League™ Group Stage in 2021, while Al Seeb Club’s Continental debut in 2022 ended in glory as they lifted the AFC Cup.
The visitors, who clinched a fourth league title in 2024/25, are eyeing a second tournament involvement.
FC Goa, however, will fancy their chances with their fans expected in full force.
FC Goa (IND) v Al Seeb Club (OMA)
Venue: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Goa)
Kick-off: 19:30 (UTC+5:30)
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