
Domestic Leagues
Al Duhail SC cruised to a 6-2 win over Al Shamal while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
The-AFC.com takes a look at how the past week's domestic action unfolded across West Asia.
Saudi Arabia: Al Nassr snap Al Al Hilal's winning run
Al Hilal SFC rescued a point in the Riyadh Derby as their winning run was halted by Al Nassr.
Al Nassr went ahead within the first minute as Otavio’s floated pass was brilliantly controlled by Talisca, who thumped a right-footed effort past Al Hilal goalkeeper Bono.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, however, ensured Al Hilal remained unbeaten with his equaliser in the 77th minute.
The dropped points allowed Al Ittihad to move within one of Al Hilal after a 1-0 win over Al Ahli Saudi FC. Al Nassr remained third on 19 points, six behind Al Hilal.
Qatar: Al Duhail turn on the style
Al Duhail SC kept a firm grip on the Qatar Stars League top spot after a 6-2 win over Al Shamal.
Almoez Ali netted a brace as Al Duhail moved to 22 points, four ahead of defending champions Al Sadd SC.
Al Sadd edged Al Rayyan 2-1, to sit ahead of Al Ahli on goal difference. Al Ahli defeated Al Shahania 2-1.
UAE: Sharjah draw level with Shabab Al Ahli
Sharjah defeated Baniyas 4-1 to join Shabab Al Ahli Dubai at the top of the UAE Pro League.
Shabab Al Ahli, however, have a match in hand.
Al Wahda lost ground after a goalless draw with Al Nasr, sitting four points behind the pacesetters.
Iraq: Al Shorta two clear at the top
Al Shorta opened a two-point gap at the top of the Iraq Stars League after a 2-0 win over Al Naft.
The result took Al Shorta to 14 points, with Naft Missan losing ground after a 1-0 defeat to Al Kahraba.
Air Force SC, who defeated Zakho 1-0, moved ahead of Naft Missan in second place, with Al Kahraba also leapfrogging their beaten opponents who dropped to fourth.
Jordan: Al Hussein stay ahead
Al Hussein stretched their lead at the top of the Jordanian Pro League to five points after a 3-1 defeat of Al Wehdat in a top-of-the-table clash.
The defending champions moved to 22 points, with Al Ramtha capitalising on Al Wehdat's loss to move above them on goal difference.
Al Ramtha drew 0-0 with Al Faisaly while Al Ahli, who lost 2-1 to Al Jazeera, are fourth on 16 points.
Kuwait: No stopping Kuwait SC
Kuwait SC made it nine straight wins with a 3-0 defeat of Al Tadhamon as they maintained their perfect start to the season.
Al Arabi, who were involved in the AFC Challenge League 2024/25, are on 18 points with two matches in hand.
Al Qadisiya defeated Khaitan 2-0 to sit third on 16 points.
Oman: Oman Club stop Al Nahda's winning run
Al Nahda dropped their first points of the season after a goalless draw with Oman Club.
The draw took them to 25 points, four ahead of Al Seeb Club who have two matches in hand and were involved in the AFC Challenge League 2024/25.
The stalemate with Al Nahda kept Oman Club in third spot with 18 points.
Syria: Draw takes Al Wathba top
Al Wathba were held 1-1 by Tishreen but the point was enough to take them top of the Syrian Premier League.
They lead on four points after two matches with Al Karamah - who beat Al Jaish 2-1 - a point adrift in second. Also on three points are Hutteen and Al Jaish.