Flawed Format Overshadows Al-Ahli’s AFC Champions League Triumph
Al-Ahli secured their second consecutive AFC Champions League title with a 1-0 victory over Machida Zelvia, but the final was marred by a red card and highlighted the issues with the tournament’s current format.
The competition’s centralized knockout stage in Jeddah and limited participation from AFC member nations have drawn criticism, raising concerns about fairness and the overall integrity of the competition.