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Key facts on the expanded AFC Champions League
The 2026-2027 Asian Champions League for the elite players kicks off on Tuesday with qualifying round matches. Expectations are high for more excitement due to the tournament's significant expansion, which will feature 32 teams—an increase of 8 teams compared to previous editions. The competition will begin on September 14, with the final scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia between April 23 and May 1, 2027. Eight clubs will compete for four spots in the group stage. The Saudi club Al-Ahli aims to win their third consecutive title. Additionally, five teams from Saudi Arabia and five from Japan are expected to participate in the league stage, after both countries secured four spots each earlier. The tournament also sees the return of the Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol, which has been absent since 2019. For the first time, Vietnamese team Cong An Hanoi and Jordan's Al-Hussein are participating in the decisive phase, both vying for their first qualification to the group stage after advancing past the qualifying rounds.
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