Al Ahli, reduced to 10 players, won in extra time against Machida Zelvia to successfully defend their AFC Champions League Elite title.
The AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 final took place on Saturday night, 25 Apr 2026 GMT+7, featuring Al Ahli from Saudi Arabia against Machida Zelvia from Japan.
The result saw reigning champions Al Ahli, down to 10 men since the 67th minute, win 1-0 in extra time over Machida Zelvia to claim the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 title, their second consecutive season following 2024-25.
Goal scorers
Zakaria Al-Hawsawi (Al Ahli, red card) at 67th minute
1-0 Fayran Al-Buraikan at 96th minute