ACL Elite Finals Jeddah 2025: Battle lines drawn
KUALA LUMPUR: The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as the AFC Champions League Elite Finals Jeddah 2025 draw concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The highly anticipated Finals, scheduled from April 25 to May 3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will feature seven thrilling matches in a centralized format.
With no regional restrictions in the draw, four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia—entering as the top seed—will go head-to-head with Korea Republic’s Gwangju FC.
Meanwhile, second-seeded Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan are set for a high-stakes battle against Saudi powerhouse Al Nassr Club, as both teams chase their first-ever AFC Champions League title.
Unbeaten this season with nine wins and a draw, Al Ahli Saudi FC will take on Thailand’s Buriram United, while Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale face a tough test against 2011 champions Al Sadd SC of Qatar.
The road to the final promises intense clashes, with the Al Hilal-Gwangju winner set to meet the victor of Al Ahli-Buriram, while the Marinos-Al Nassr winner will battle the survivor of Frontale-Al Sadd in the semi-finals.
Jeddah awaits an unforgettable battle for continental supremacy!
