Immediate reaction from "Newin" with sharp words after Buriram learns the draw results and schedule for the ACL Elite quarterfinals.
On 25 March 2026 GMT+7, the results of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 quarterfinal draw were finalized after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held the draw ceremony today.
Al Sadd (Qatar) / Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) VS Vissel Kobe (Japan).
Al Duhail (Qatar) / Al Ahli (Saudi Arabia) VS Johor Darul Ta'zim (Malaysia).
Machida Zelvia (Japan) VS Al Wahda (UAE) / Al Ittihad (Saudi Arabia).
Buriram United (Thailand) VS Shabab Al Ahli (UAE) / Tractor (Iran).
From the quarterfinals onward, ACL Elite 2025-26 matches will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 16-25 April 2026 GMT+7.
Meanwhile, the round of 16 (West Zone) format has changed from a two-legged home-and-away to a single-match knockout, to be held on 13-14 April 2026 GMT+7.
Recently, the "Lung Newin" page revealed comments from Newin Chidchob, Buriram United's chairman and the sole Thai League 1 representative to reach the ACL Elite quarterfinals two years in a row, after learning the draw: "Football is above all else. Buriram United will head to the Middle East on 18 April, aiming to reach the ACL Elite semifinals and compete for the Asian club championship. Thai League advancing in Asia."
