In the group competition, 20 teams in each region are divided into 5 groups, with 4 teams in each group, and the single round robin system is adopted. Each team plays two games with three other teams in the same group, one at home and one away. In each game, the winning team scored 3 points, the draw team 1 point, and the losing team scored 0 points. After the group stage, the top two in each group advanced to the knockout stage, with 20 teams.
In the knockout stage, each region 10 team was divided into upper and lower regions, and played according to the ranking of the group stage. The two-round elimination system is adopted, and each team plays two games with its opponents, one at home and one away. The victory or defeat of every match is judged according to FIFA rules. If the total score of the two games is the same, the player with more away goals will be promoted. If the number of away goals is the same, extra time will be played. If overtime is still tied, there will be a penalty shootout.
The knockout stage is divided into 1/8 finals, 1/4 finals, semi-finals and finals, and the winner of each stage advances to the next stage until the champions of West Asia and East Asia are decided.
In the final of the AFC Champions League in 2024, the champions of West Asia and East Asia will compete in a single round to decide the strongest club in Asia. The home of the final is decided by drawing lots. If the game is tied within 90 minutes, there will be overtime, and if the overtime is still tied, there will be a penalty shootout. The winner of the final will win the 2024 AFC Champions League trophy and qualify for the 2024 World Club Cup.
The significance of hosting the 2024 AFC Champions League
Enhance the level and influence of Asian football. The AFC Champions League is the highest stage of Asian football, attracting the best clubs and players from Asian countries to participate, showing the competitive level and style diversity of Asian football. The AFC Champions will be qualified to participate in the World Club Cup, communicate and confront other intercontinental champions, and enhance the international reputation and influence of Asian football.
Promote the development and cooperation of Asian football. AFC Champions League is the largest platform for Asian football, which provides opportunities and challenges for football clubs and players in Asian countries and stimulates the development potential and vitality of Asian football. The AFC Champions League is also the best bridge for Asian football, which has promoted the football exchanges and cooperation among Asian countries and enhanced the friendship and unity of Asian football.
Enrich the culture and value of Asian football. The AFC Champions League is the most beautiful scenery of Asian football, which shows the football culture and value of Asian countries and embodies the diversity and inclusiveness of Asian football. The AFC Champions League is also the biggest education for Asian football, spreading the spirit and ideas of Asian football and cultivating the reserve forces and talents of Asian football.