AFC Champions League EliteLeague stage - Matchday 5Al Ain vs Esteghlal FC
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Al Ain and Esteghlal FC meet in the AFC Champions League Elite (League stage - Matchday 5) on Monday, 23 November 2026 at 19:00 Mecca time at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain.
Al Ain are 1st on 12 points, while Esteghlal FC sit 6th on 6 points. Al Ain’s last 5 matches brought 4 wins and 1 defeat, scoring 14 and conceding 5. Esteghlal FC have 2 wins and 1 defeat from their last 3 matches, scoring 5 and conceding 3.
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Standings
West region – AFC Champions League Elite
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al Ain | 4 | +11 | 12 |
| 2 |  Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 3 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 4 | +6 | 8 |
| 5 |  Al-Nassr | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Esteghlal FC | 3 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 3 | +1 | 6 |
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Match info
- Competition
- AFC Champions League Elite
- Round
- League stage - Matchday 5
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
