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There were few scoring opportunities in the first half although Al-Ahli, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, should have taken the lead when Brazilian winger Galeno broke free of the Machida defense only to see his low shot saved by goalkeeper Kosei Tani. Just before the break, Merih Demiral’s close-range effort was blocked on the line.

Al-Ahli was reduced to 10 men midway through the second half when Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off for headbutting Tete Yangi as the two came together in front of the referee.

The dismissal shifted the momentum. Machida forced Al-Ahli goalkeeper Edouard Mendy into several saves. Normal time ended with Al-Ahli substitute Mohammed Abdulrahman also shown a red card while on the sidelines.

The deadlock was broken in the sixth minute of extra time when former Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie laid the ball off for Al-Burikan to fire high into the net from close range.

Al-Ahli became the first team to win back-to-back Asian titles since city rival Al-Ittihad in 2005.

ALSO READ | One down four to go, says Rice, as Arsenal reignites title charge

The tetchy final reflected issues throughout the tournament.

All games from the quarterfinal stage onward were staged in Jeddah, and only 395 spectators attended Machida’s semifinal win over Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates.

The war in the Middle East postponed round-of-16 matches in West Asia from March to April and reduced them from two legs to one.

There were doubts over whether East Asia teams would travel to Saudi Arabia for the knockout rounds, but Machida, which has never won the J1 League, made club history.

LIST OF AFC ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS

2025-26 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2024-25 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2023-24 Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates)

2022 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2021 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2020 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2019 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2018 ‌Kashima ⁠Antlers (Japan)

2017 Urawa Red ⁠Diamonds (Japan)

2016 Jeonbuk Motors (South Korea)

2015 Guangzhou Evergrande (China)

2014 Western Sydney Wanderers (Australia)

2013 Guangzhou ​Evergrande (China)

2012 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2011 Al-Sadd (Qatar)

2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

2009 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

2008 Gamba Osaka (Japan)

2007 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2006 Jeonbuk ​Motors (South Korea)

2005 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2004 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2002-03 Al-Ain (UAE)

2001-02 ⁠Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

2000-01 Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

1999-2000 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1998-99 ‌Jubilo Iwata (Japan)

1997-98 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1996-97 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1995 Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

1994-95 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1993-94 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1992-93 PAS Tehran (Iran)

1991 ‌Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1990-91 Esteghlal (Iran)

1989-90 Liaoning FC (China)

1988-89 ​Al-Sadd (Qatar)

1987 Yomiuri FC (Japan)

1986 Furukawa Electric (Japan)

1985-86 Daewoo Royals (South ⁠Korea)

1972-1984 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1971 ⁠Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)

1970 Taj Tehran (Iran)

1969 Maccabi Tel ‌Aviv (Israel)

1968 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1967 Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#AlAhli #beats #Machida #Zelvia #extra #time #retain #AFC #Champions #League #Elite #title"> Al-Ahli beats Machida Zelvia in extra time to retain AFC Champions League Elite title  Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia successfully defended the AFC Champions League Elite crown after beating first-time finalist Machida Zelvia of Japan 1-0 on Saturday.It took an extra-time goal from Saudi international striker Firas Al-Burikan to settle a bad-tempered final in front of 60,000 mainly Al-Ahli fans in Jeddah.Al-Ahli played with 10 men for almost an hour but Machida was unable to make the advantage count.ALSO READ | ISL 2025-26: Mumbai City, Bengaluru play out goalless drawThere were few scoring opportunities in the first half although Al-Ahli, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, should have taken the lead when Brazilian winger Galeno broke free of the Machida defense only to see his low shot saved by goalkeeper Kosei Tani. Just before the break, Merih Demiral’s close-range effort was blocked on the line.Al-Ahli was reduced to 10 men midway through the second half when Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off for headbutting Tete Yangi as the two came together in front of the referee.The dismissal shifted the momentum. Machida forced Al-Ahli goalkeeper Edouard Mendy into several saves. Normal time ended with Al-Ahli substitute Mohammed Abdulrahman also shown a red card while on the sidelines.The deadlock was broken in the sixth minute of extra time when former Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie laid the ball off for Al-Burikan to fire high into the net from close range.Al-Ahli became the first team to win back-to-back Asian titles since city rival Al-Ittihad in 2005.ALSO READ | One down four to go, says Rice, as Arsenal reignites title chargeThe tetchy final reflected issues throughout the tournament.All games from the quarterfinal stage onward were staged in Jeddah, and only 395 spectators attended Machida’s semifinal win over Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates.The war in the Middle East postponed round-of-16 matches in West Asia from March to April and reduced them from two legs to one.There were doubts over whether East Asia teams would travel to Saudi Arabia for the knockout rounds, but Machida, which has never won the J1 League, made club history.
LIST OF AFC ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS

2025-26 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2024-25 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2023-24 Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates)

2022 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2021 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2020 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2019 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2018 ‌Kashima ⁠Antlers (Japan)

2017 Urawa Red ⁠Diamonds (Japan)

2016 Jeonbuk Motors (South Korea)

2015 Guangzhou Evergrande (China)

2014 Western Sydney Wanderers (Australia)

2013 Guangzhou ​Evergrande (China)

2012 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2011 Al-Sadd (Qatar)

2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

2009 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

2008 Gamba Osaka (Japan)

2007 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2006 Jeonbuk ​Motors (South Korea)

2005 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2004 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2002-03 Al-Ain (UAE)

2001-02 ⁠Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

2000-01 Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

1999-2000 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1998-99 ‌Jubilo Iwata (Japan)

1997-98 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1996-97 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1995 Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

1994-95 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1993-94 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1992-93 PAS Tehran (Iran)

1991 ‌Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1990-91 Esteghlal (Iran)

1989-90 Liaoning FC (China)

1988-89 ​Al-Sadd (Qatar)

1987 Yomiuri FC (Japan)

1986 Furukawa Electric (Japan)

1985-86 Daewoo Royals (South ⁠Korea)

1972-1984 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1971 ⁠Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)

1970 Taj Tehran (Iran)

1969 Maccabi Tel ‌Aviv (Israel)

1968 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1967 Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)
Published on Apr 26, 2026  #AlAhli #beats #Machida #Zelvia #extra #time #retain #AFC #Champions #League #Elite #title
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There were few scoring opportunities in the first half although Al-Ahli, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, should have taken the lead when Brazilian winger Galeno broke free of the Machida defense only to see his low shot saved by goalkeeper Kosei Tani. Just before the break, Merih Demiral’s close-range effort was blocked on the line.

Al-Ahli was reduced to 10 men midway through the second half when Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off for headbutting Tete Yangi as the two came together in front of the referee.

The dismissal shifted the momentum. Machida forced Al-Ahli goalkeeper Edouard Mendy into several saves. Normal time ended with Al-Ahli substitute Mohammed Abdulrahman also shown a red card while on the sidelines.

The deadlock was broken in the sixth minute of extra time when former Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie laid the ball off for Al-Burikan to fire high into the net from close range.

Al-Ahli became the first team to win back-to-back Asian titles since city rival Al-Ittihad in 2005.

ALSO READ | One down four to go, says Rice, as Arsenal reignites title charge

The tetchy final reflected issues throughout the tournament.

All games from the quarterfinal stage onward were staged in Jeddah, and only 395 spectators attended Machida’s semifinal win over Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates.

The war in the Middle East postponed round-of-16 matches in West Asia from March to April and reduced them from two legs to one.

There were doubts over whether East Asia teams would travel to Saudi Arabia for the knockout rounds, but Machida, which has never won the J1 League, made club history.

LIST OF AFC ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS

2025-26 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2024-25 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2023-24 Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates)

2022 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2021 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2020 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2019 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2018 ‌Kashima ⁠Antlers (Japan)

2017 Urawa Red ⁠Diamonds (Japan)

2016 Jeonbuk Motors (South Korea)

2015 Guangzhou Evergrande (China)

2014 Western Sydney Wanderers (Australia)

2013 Guangzhou ​Evergrande (China)

2012 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2011 Al-Sadd (Qatar)

2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

2009 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

2008 Gamba Osaka (Japan)

2007 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2006 Jeonbuk ​Motors (South Korea)

2005 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2004 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2002-03 Al-Ain (UAE)

2001-02 ⁠Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

2000-01 Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

1999-2000 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1998-99 ‌Jubilo Iwata (Japan)

1997-98 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1996-97 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1995 Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

1994-95 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1993-94 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1992-93 PAS Tehran (Iran)

1991 ‌Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1990-91 Esteghlal (Iran)

1989-90 Liaoning FC (China)

1988-89 ​Al-Sadd (Qatar)

1987 Yomiuri FC (Japan)

1986 Furukawa Electric (Japan)

1985-86 Daewoo Royals (South ⁠Korea)

1972-1984 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1971 ⁠Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)

1970 Taj Tehran (Iran)

1969 Maccabi Tel ‌Aviv (Israel)

1968 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1967 Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#AlAhli #beats #Machida #Zelvia #extra #time #retain #AFC #Champions #League #Elite #title">Al-Ahli beats Machida Zelvia in extra time to retain AFC Champions League Elite title

Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia successfully defended the AFC Champions League Elite crown after beating first-time finalist Machida Zelvia of Japan 1-0 on Saturday.

It took an extra-time goal from Saudi international striker Firas Al-Burikan to settle a bad-tempered final in front of 60,000 mainly Al-Ahli fans in Jeddah.

Al-Ahli played with 10 men for almost an hour but Machida was unable to make the advantage count.

ALSO READ | ISL 2025-26: Mumbai City, Bengaluru play out goalless draw

There were few scoring opportunities in the first half although Al-Ahli, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, should have taken the lead when Brazilian winger Galeno broke free of the Machida defense only to see his low shot saved by goalkeeper Kosei Tani. Just before the break, Merih Demiral’s close-range effort was blocked on the line.

Al-Ahli was reduced to 10 men midway through the second half when Zakaria Hawsawi was sent off for headbutting Tete Yangi as the two came together in front of the referee.

The dismissal shifted the momentum. Machida forced Al-Ahli goalkeeper Edouard Mendy into several saves. Normal time ended with Al-Ahli substitute Mohammed Abdulrahman also shown a red card while on the sidelines.

The deadlock was broken in the sixth minute of extra time when former Barcelona and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie laid the ball off for Al-Burikan to fire high into the net from close range.

Al-Ahli became the first team to win back-to-back Asian titles since city rival Al-Ittihad in 2005.

ALSO READ | One down four to go, says Rice, as Arsenal reignites title charge

The tetchy final reflected issues throughout the tournament.

All games from the quarterfinal stage onward were staged in Jeddah, and only 395 spectators attended Machida’s semifinal win over Shabab Al-Ahli of the United Arab Emirates.

The war in the Middle East postponed round-of-16 matches in West Asia from March to April and reduced them from two legs to one.

There were doubts over whether East Asia teams would travel to Saudi Arabia for the knockout rounds, but Machida, which has never won the J1 League, made club history.

LIST OF AFC ASIAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNERS

2025-26 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2024-25 Al-Ahli (Saudi Arabia)

2023-24 Al-Ain (United Arab Emirates)

2022 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2021 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2020 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2019 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

2018 ‌Kashima ⁠Antlers (Japan)

2017 Urawa Red ⁠Diamonds (Japan)

2016 Jeonbuk Motors (South Korea)

2015 Guangzhou Evergrande (China)

2014 Western Sydney Wanderers (Australia)

2013 Guangzhou ​Evergrande (China)

2012 Ulsan ‌Hyundai (South Korea)

2011 Al-Sadd (Qatar)

2010 Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

2009 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

2008 Gamba Osaka (Japan)

2007 ‌Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)

2006 Jeonbuk ​Motors (South Korea)

2005 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2004 Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)

2002-03 Al-Ain (UAE)

2001-02 ⁠Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

2000-01 Suwon Bluewings (South Korea)

1999-2000 Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1998-99 ‌Jubilo Iwata (Japan)

1997-98 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1996-97 Pohang Steelers (South Korea)

1995 Ilhwa Chunma (South Korea)

1994-95 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1993-94 Thai Farmers Bank (Thailand)

1992-93 PAS Tehran (Iran)

1991 ‌Al-Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

1990-91 Esteghlal (Iran)

1989-90 Liaoning FC (China)

1988-89 ​Al-Sadd (Qatar)

1987 Yomiuri FC (Japan)

1986 Furukawa Electric (Japan)

1985-86 Daewoo Royals (South ⁠Korea)

1972-1984 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1971 ⁠Maccabi Tel Aviv (Israel)

1970 Taj Tehran (Iran)

1969 Maccabi Tel ‌Aviv (Israel)

1968 COMPETITION NOT HELD

1967 Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)

Published on Apr 26, 2026

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But in what ‌was a thrilling second half of the semifinal, Jeremy Doku wiped out Southampton’s lead four minutes ‌later when he worked the ​ball onto his right foot before unleashing a shot ⁠from the edge of the penalty area that deflected off James ‌Bree and into the net.

Gonzalez struck a rocket from 20 yards out in the 87th minute and City, which won the League Cup earlier this season and ‌is neck and neck with Arsenal ​at the top of the Premier League table, held on ⁠for victory in a breathless final ⁠few minutes.

City will meet the winner of Sunday’s semifinal ‌between Chelsea and Leeds United in the May 16 final ​at Wembley.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#Man #City #fights #beat #Southampton #reach #fourth #straight #Cup #final"> Man City fights back to beat Southampton and reach fourth straight FA Cup final  Manchester City beat Championship side Southampton 2-1 with ​a late goal from Nico ‌Gonzalez to book a place in ​an unprecedented fourth consecutive ⁠FA Cup final and keep alive its hopes of a domestic treble.Southampton, ‌which upset Arsenal in the quarterfinals, looked poised to continue ‌its dream run when ‌Finn ⁠Azaz struck a gorgeous shot ⁠from distance in the 79th minute that James Trafford had little chance of ​stopping.Two goals for @ManCity in five minutes and Nico González puts them ahead!📺 @BBCMOTD, @footballontnt and @SportsonMaxpic.twitter.com/nJcfQOiZKw— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) April 25, 2026But in what ‌was a thrilling second half of the semifinal, Jeremy Doku wiped out Southampton’s lead four minutes ‌later when he worked the ​ball onto his right foot before unleashing a shot ⁠from the edge of the penalty area that deflected off James ‌Bree and into the net.Gonzalez struck a rocket from 20 yards out in the 87th minute and City, which won the League Cup earlier this season and ‌is neck and neck with Arsenal ​at the top of the Premier League table, held on ⁠for victory in a breathless final ⁠few minutes.City will meet the winner of Sunday’s semifinal ‌between Chelsea and Leeds United in the May 16 final ​at Wembley.Published on Apr 26, 2026  #Man #City #fights #beat #Southampton #reach #fourth #straight #Cup #final
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But in what ‌was a thrilling second half of the semifinal, Jeremy Doku wiped out Southampton’s lead four minutes ‌later when he worked the ​ball onto his right foot before unleashing a shot ⁠from the edge of the penalty area that deflected off James ‌Bree and into the net.

Gonzalez struck a rocket from 20 yards out in the 87th minute and City, which won the League Cup earlier this season and ‌is neck and neck with Arsenal ​at the top of the Premier League table, held on ⁠for victory in a breathless final ⁠few minutes.

City will meet the winner of Sunday’s semifinal ‌between Chelsea and Leeds United in the May 16 final ​at Wembley.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#Man #City #fights #beat #Southampton #reach #fourth #straight #Cup #final">Man City fights back to beat Southampton and reach fourth straight FA Cup final

Manchester City beat Championship side Southampton 2-1 with ​a late goal from Nico ‌Gonzalez to book a place in ​an unprecedented fourth consecutive ⁠FA Cup final and keep alive its hopes of a domestic treble.

Southampton, ‌which upset Arsenal in the quarterfinals, looked poised to continue ‌its dream run when ‌Finn ⁠Azaz struck a gorgeous shot ⁠from distance in the 79th minute that James Trafford had little chance of ​stopping.

But in what ‌was a thrilling second half of the semifinal, Jeremy Doku wiped out Southampton’s lead four minutes ‌later when he worked the ​ball onto his right foot before unleashing a shot ⁠from the edge of the penalty area that deflected off James ‌Bree and into the net.

Gonzalez struck a rocket from 20 yards out in the 87th minute and City, which won the League Cup earlier this season and ‌is neck and neck with Arsenal ​at the top of the Premier League table, held on ⁠for victory in a breathless final ⁠few minutes.

City will meet the winner of Sunday’s semifinal ‌between Chelsea and Leeds United in the May 16 final ​at Wembley.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

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