Domestic Leagues
Akram Afif also got his first of the season as defending champions Al Sadd SC kicked off their new campaign with a 3-1 defeat of Al Ahli.
Defending champions Al Ain were among four teams who won their second successive matches in the UAE Pro League while Air Force SC had to settle for a second draw in as many matches.
Defending champions Al Ain were among four teams who won their second successive matches in the UAE Pro League while Air Force SC had to settle for a second draw in as many matches.
Saudi Arabia: Five-way tie at the top
Al Nassr lead the standings on goal difference following an impressive 4-0 win against Al Riyadh.
Abdulelah Al Amri (18th), Angelo Gabriel (45+1), Joao Felix (58th) and Ronaldo (83rd) found the back of the net, with the Portuguese icon making his first appearance of the season.
Al Nassr lead the standings on goal difference following an impressive 4-0 win against Al Riyadh.
Abdulelah Al Amri (18th), Angelo Gabriel (45+1), Joao Felix (58th) and Ronaldo (83rd) found the back of the net, with the Portuguese icon making his first appearance of the season.
Al Hilal SFC cruised 3-0 past Al Fayha, with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (31st) and Nasser Al Dawsari (88th) scoring to ensure they stayed close to Al Nassr.
Also staying perfect were Al Ahli Saudi FC who defeated Diriyah 1-0 thanks to Eduard Spertsyan's 25th minute strike.
Al Ettifaq and Neom defeated Al fateh (1-0) and Al Faisaly (2-0) respectively to also move up to six points.
Also staying perfect were Al Ahli Saudi FC who defeated Diriyah 1-0 thanks to Eduard Spertsyan's 25th minute strike.
Al Ettifaq and Neom defeated Al fateh (1-0) and Al Faisaly (2-0) respectively to also move up to six points.
Qatar: Al Sadd hit ground running
Al Sadd SC turned on the style in the first half in a 3-1 win against Al Ahli, with Afif giving them the lead in the 11th minute.
Al Sadd SC turned on the style in the first half in a 3-1 win against Al Ahli, with Afif giving them the lead in the 11th minute.
Claudinho doubled the advantage in the 44th with Pedro Miguel adding the third in the sixth minute of first half added time. Erik Exposito's 80th minute spot-kick secured Al Ahli a consolation.
Al Duhail SC, looking to redeem themselves for a poor 2025/26 season, defeated Al Sailiya 2-0, with Edmilson Junior scoring in the 6nd and 66th minutes.
Also off to winning starts were Al Gharafa SC and Al Rayyan SC, defeating Al Shahania (2-1) and Lusain (1-0) respectively.
Al Duhail SC, looking to redeem themselves for a poor 2025/26 season, defeated Al Sailiya 2-0, with Edmilson Junior scoring in the 6nd and 66th minutes.
Also off to winning starts were Al Gharafa SC and Al Rayyan SC, defeating Al Shahania (2-1) and Lusain (1-0) respectively.
UAE: Al Wasl lead tight leaderboard
A 3-0 win over Kalba secured Al Wasl the top spot in the UAE Pro League, with Ali Saleh (18th, penalty), Nicolas Gimenez (22nd) and Renato Junior (79th) scoring.
A 3-0 win over Kalba secured Al Wasl the top spot in the UAE Pro League, with Ali Saleh (18th, penalty), Nicolas Gimenez (22nd) and Renato Junior (79th) scoring.
Shabab Al Ahli also made it two wins out of two with a 2-0 defeat of Al Dhafra, thanks to goals from Yuri Cesar (71st) and Igor Gomes (88th).
Defending champions Al Ain will also be pleased with their start, Soufiane Rahimi opening the scoring in the 36th minute with Ahmadou Camara's own goal four minutes later securing them a second win.
Ajman completed the perfect leaderboard with a thrilling 4-3 triumph against Hatta, Walid Azarou scoring the winner in the seventh minute of second-half added time.
Defending champions Al Ain will also be pleased with their start, Soufiane Rahimi opening the scoring in the 36th minute with Ahmadou Camara's own goal four minutes later securing them a second win.
Ajman completed the perfect leaderboard with a thrilling 4-3 triumph against Hatta, Walid Azarou scoring the winner in the seventh minute of second-half added time.
Iraq: Erbil ahead in tight start
Erbil held defending champions Air Force SC 1-1 to lead the Iraq Stars League on goal difference.
Erbil held defending champions Air Force SC 1-1 to lead the Iraq Stars League on goal difference.
Seven teams are tied on four points after the opening two matchdays, with Al Naft second, Al Karma third and Mosul fourth. Also on four points are Al Gharaf and Al Jolan while Air Force SC are two points behind.