RIYADH — The West Region league stage of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite concluded Tuesday night with three Roshn Saudi League sides finishing among the top four.Al Hilal topped the 12-team standings with 22 points from a possible 24, emerging as the only unbeaten side across both the West and East regions.Al Ahli secured second place, while reigning Saudi champions Al Ittihad finished fourth to complete a strong Saudi showing.All three advance to next month’s two-legged round of 16. As with last season, the tournament’s quarter-finals through to the final will be staged in Jeddah. Al HilalThe four-time Asian champions dominated the West Region, winning seven of eight matches. Their only dropped points came in a goalless draw away to Shabab Al Ahli on Matchday 7.Simone Inzaghi’s side closed out the league phase with a 2-1 home victory against Al Wahda at Kingdom Arena. Darwin Núñez struck twice to seal the win. Last-16 opponent: Al Sadd Al AhliThe defending continental champions reinforced their credentials by finishing second behind domestic rivals Al Hilal.Currently third in the Saudi top flight, Al Ahli won five of eight matches in the group stage, losing twice.A 4-3 home victory against Shabab Al Ahli on Monday capped a productive campaign in front of goal.With 21 goals, Matthias Jaissle’s men rank among the competition’s most potent attacks, second only to Al Ittihad. Last-16 opponent: Al Duhail Al IttihadThe tournament’s top scorers with 22 goals, Al Ittihad recovered impressively after opening with back-to-back defeats.The Jeddah club won five of their final six matches to secure fourth place.They sealed qualification in style with a 4-1 away victory over Al Sadd.Youssef En-Nesyri scored for a third straight appearance, while new arrival Stéphane Keller marked his debut with a goal.Al Ittihad now continue their pursuit of a third Asian title and a first since their back-to-back triumphs in 2004 and 2005.
RIYADH — The West Region league stage of the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite concluded Tuesday night with three Roshn Saudi League sides finishing among the top four.Al Hilal topped the 12-team standings with 22 points from a possible 24, emerging as the only unbeaten side across both the West and East regions.Al Ahli secured second place, while reigning Saudi champions Al Ittihad finished fourth to complete a strong Saudi showing.All three advance to next month’s two-legged round of 16. As with last season, the tournament’s quarter-finals through to the final will be staged in Jeddah. Al HilalThe four-time Asian champions dominated the West Region, winning seven of eight matches. Their only dropped points came in a goalless draw away to Shabab Al Ahli on Matchday 7.Simone Inzaghi’s side closed out the league phase with a 2-1 home victory against Al Wahda at Kingdom Arena. Darwin Núñez struck twice to seal the win. Last-16 opponent: Al Sadd Al AhliThe defending continental champions reinforced their credentials by finishing second behind domestic rivals Al Hilal.Currently third in the Saudi top flight, Al Ahli won five of eight matches in the group stage, losing twice.A 4-3 home victory against Shabab Al Ahli on Monday capped a productive campaign in front of goal.With 21 goals, Matthias Jaissle’s men rank among the competition’s most potent attacks, second only to Al Ittihad. Last-16 opponent: Al Duhail Al IttihadThe tournament’s top scorers with 22 goals, Al Ittihad recovered impressively after opening with back-to-back defeats.The Jeddah club won five of their final six matches to secure fourth place.They sealed qualification in style with a 4-1 away victory over Al Sadd.Youssef En-Nesyri scored for a third straight appearance, while new arrival Stéphane Keller marked his debut with a goal.Al Ittihad now continue their pursuit of a third Asian title and a first since their back-to-back triumphs in 2004 and 2005.
