From mixed results for Saudi Arabia's giants to slow starts by Southeast Asia's hopefuls, here's what we learned from the opening action of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League.

Giants Al Sadd fall to shock AFC Champions League group-stage exit for second season running

For the second season running, Qatari giants Al Sadd have suffered a shock group-stage exit in the AFC Champions League.

Odion Ighalo double sends Al Hilal into AFC Champions League 2022 Round of 16

Al Hilal are the first team through to the AFC Champions League 2022 Round of 16 after Odion Ighalo's double inspired a 3-0 win over Istiklol.

Saudi Arabia to host 2021 AFC Champions League final

The Asian Football Confederation has announced that the 2021 AFC Champions League final will be hosted in Saudi Arabia.

AFC Champions League contenders Sharjah snap up Everton's Bernard

Sharjah have bolstered their squad ahead of the AFC Champions League knockout round with the signing of Brazilian attacker Bernard from Everton.

Al Nassr is in, Al Sadd is on the brink: Four spots up for grabs in AFC Champions League

Al Nassr booked their ticket with a win over Al Sadd, while three sides have a shot in Group C. Here's a look ahead of the final day of matches.

Sharjah confirm AFC Champions League last-16 berth

Sharjah qualified for the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League for the first time since 2004 with a 3-2 win over Air Force Club on Monday.

Tractor battles Pakhtakor in six-goal thriller as AFC Champs League returns

Tractor FC struck late to salvage a 3-3 draw against Pakhtakor Tashkent after all six goals were scored in the second half.

AFC Champions League Two Table

#	TEAM	GP	GD	PTS
1	Sharjah	6	+5	13
2	Al Wehdat	6	+1	11
3	Sepahan	6	+5	10
4	Istiklol	6	-11	0

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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

#	Player	Goals	M	A
11	Luan Pereira	5	6	2
7	Caio	3	5	2
30	Ousmane Camara	2	6	1

Top Assists

#	Player	Assists	M	G
19	Khaled Ebrahei..	3	6	0
11	Luan Pereira	2	6	5
7	Caio	2	5	3