Kobe Coach Skibbe Anticipating Tough Test in Asian Champions League ...

Vissel's old guard rally to overcome Firmino masterclass and reach ACL Elite semis

Vissel Kobe have prevailed in a thriller against Al Sadd to reach to semifinals of the AFC Champions League Elite.

ACL Elite: Kobe expecting tough quarter-final against Roberto Mancini’s Al-Sadd

Japanese side and Qatari club are among eight teams left in Jeddah in ‌the centralised finals series of the competition starting Thursday.

Kobe coach Skibbe anticipating tough test in Asian Champions League ...

ACL Elite: Al-Sadd exit after penalty shootout defeat to Vissel Kobe – Al Sadd Sports Club

Al-Sadd were eliminated from the AFC Champions League Elite 2025–2026 after losing to Japan’s Vissel Kobe 5–4 on penalties, following a 3–3 draw after regular and extra time in the quarter-finals. The match was played on Thursday, 16 April 2026, at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Jeddah. Al-Sadd’s goals were scored by Rafa Mujica (6’, […]

Al Sadd brace for tougher Kobe test in Elite quarters

Doha, Qatar: Al Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini has warned his side face an even greater challenge against Japan s Vissel Kobe in their AFC Champions...