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AFC Champions League Elite: Esteghlal hand Al-Sadd a heavy opening defeat
September 14, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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AJAl Jazeera Arabic
أبطال آسيا للنخبة.. خسارة السد وانتصار القادسية وشباب الأهلي
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YKYalla Kora
أهلي جدة يخطف تعادلا مثيرا من باختاكور في دوري أبطال آسيا
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YKYalla Kora
دوري أبطال آسيا.. شباب الأهلي ينتصر على تراكتور.. وسقوط القوة الجوية
(opens the publisher’s site)The opening round of the AFC Champions League Elite's West region delivered mixed results for Arab clubs.
- Al-Sadd of Qatar lost 3-0 to Iran's Esteghlal at Basra International Stadium, with goals from Jaser Asani, Saeed Saharkhizan and Ismail Qolizadeh.
- Al-Qadsiah beat Al-Wasl 2-1 in their debut in the competition, through Julian Quinones and Mateo Retegui, with Leandro Spadacio scoring for the visitors.
- Shabab Al-Ahli defeated Tractor 1-0 via Yuri Cesar's goal, assisted by Sardar Azmoun.
- Al-Ahli Jeddah drew 1-1 with Pakhtakor after Firas Al-Buraikan equalized in stoppage time.