Domestic Leagues
Erbil SC's title hopes suffered a setback in Iraq while there were also matches in Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and Oman, so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.
Saudi Arabia: Al Riyadh deny Al Hilal
Al Hilal had to be satisfied with a share of the points after Al Riyadh fought back to hold them to a draw on Sunday.
Al Hilal had to be satisfied with a share of the points after Al Riyadh fought back to hold them to a draw on Sunday.
Marcos Leonardo gave Al Hilal the lead in the 26th minute but Al Riyadh refused to concede defeat and equalised through Ibrahim Bayesh in the 52nd minute.
The four-time Asian champions had powered to a 4-1 win against Al Feiha on Thursday, with strikes from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (37th), Mohammed Kanno (61st) and Leonardo (90th), with the unfortunate Orlando Mosquera (45th) contributing the fourth with an own goal.
The draw with Al Riyadh moved Al to 45 points.
The draw with Al Riyadh moved Al to 45 points.
Al Ahli Saudi FC took second place with 40 points after a 3-1 win over Neom but Al Nassr Club can draw level on if they defeat Al Taawoun on Monday.
Al Nassr defeated Damac 2-1 on Wednesday with Abdulrahman Ghareeb (5th) and Cristiano Ronaldo (50th) scoring.
Al Nassr defeated Damac 2-1 on Wednesday with Abdulrahman Ghareeb (5th) and Cristiano Ronaldo (50th) scoring.
Iraq: Erbil suffer blow
Erbil's push for the Iraq Stars League title suffered a setback after they fell 2-0 to Talaba on Friday.
Erbil's push for the Iraq Stars League title suffered a setback after they fell 2-0 to Talaba on Friday.
The defeat left them rooted on 30 points, with Al Karma just one behind following their 2-1 win against Baghdad.
Air Force SC are a further point adrift following a 2-0 defeat of Baghdad. Defending champions Al Shorta were held 1-1 by Al Mina'a and sit in fifth on 26 points.
Air Force SC are a further point adrift following a 2-0 defeat of Baghdad. Defending champions Al Shorta were held 1-1 by Al Mina'a and sit in fifth on 26 points.
Jordan: Al Faisaly hang on to lead
Al Faisaly stayed a point clear at the top as the Jordanian Pro League resumed after a break for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and AFC U23 Asian Saudi Arabia 2026™.
Al Faisaly stayed a point clear at the top as the Jordanian Pro League resumed after a break for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 and AFC U23 Asian Saudi Arabia 2026™.
Al Faisaly defeated Al Salt 2-1 to move up to 28 points, with Al Ramtha one behind following their 2-1 win against Shabab Al Ordon on Saturday.
Defending champions Al Hussein SC flexed their muscles in a 4-0 defeat of Al Jazeera and sit in third on 24 points.
Defending champions Al Hussein SC flexed their muscles in a 4-0 defeat of Al Jazeera and sit in third on 24 points.
Kuwait: Kuwait SC surge further ahead
Kuwait SC defeated Al Arabi 1-0 in a top-of-the-table clash as the defending champions took firm control of the title race.
Kuwait SC defeated Al Arabi 1-0 in a top-of-the-table clash as the defending champions took firm control of the title race.
Yousef Nasser netted the winner in the 51st minute to take Kuwait SC to 32 points, eight ahead of Al Arabi.
Al Qadsia, who beat Al Fahaleel 2-0, are a further three points adrift after 12 matchdays.
Al Qadsia, who beat Al Fahaleel 2-0, are a further three points adrift after 12 matchdays.
Lebanon: Al Ansar maintain pole
Al Ansar maintained a two-point lead over Nejmeh following a goalless draw between the sides in their Lebanese Premier League clash on Sunday.
Al Ansar maintained a two-point lead over Nejmeh following a goalless draw between the sides in their Lebanese Premier League clash on Sunday.
Al Ansar moved up to 29 points from 12 matches, with Al Ahed five adrift in third place.
Al Ahed's title hopes suffered a setback following their 1-0 defeat to Al Riyadi Abbasiyah.
Al Ahed's title hopes suffered a setback following their 1-0 defeat to Al Riyadi Abbasiyah.
Oman: No stopping Al Seeb
Al Seeb Club are well placed to run away with the trophy after defeating second-placed Al Nahda 2-1 on Saturday.
Al Seeb Club are well placed to run away with the trophy after defeating second-placed Al Nahda 2-1 on Saturday.
The victory took the defending champions to 31 points, nine clear of Al Nahda.
Al Shabab defeated Dhofar 2-0 to jump into second on 25 points. Sohar meanwhile, drew level with Al Nahda on 22 points after edging Samail 1-0 on Saturday.
Al Shabab defeated Dhofar 2-0 to jump into second on 25 points. Sohar meanwhile, drew level with Al Nahda on 22 points after edging Samail 1-0 on Saturday.
