The first stage of the preliminary round: starting from August 8, 2023, the group stage: September 18 to February 13, and the knockout stage: February 12 to April 24, 2024.
The AFC Champions League is an annual club football competition sponsored by the Asian Football Association (AFC), which aims to determine the strongest club teams in Asia. The following is a detailed description of the AFC Champions League.
1. Background and significance of the sports meeting
As the highest-level club football tournament in Asia, AFC Champions League attracts the best club teams from Asian countries and regions. Behind this competition, it is of great significance to promote the development of Asian football, improve the level of clubs and strengthen regional exchanges and cooperation.
2. Competition organization and competition system
The AFC Champions League usually begins at the beginning of the year and is divided into three stages: group stage, elimination stage and final stage. Teams will qualify according to their performance in previous years and their ranking in the national league. The round robin system is adopted in the group stage, and the home and away two-turn system is adopted in the knockout stage, and the champion is finally decided.
3. Participating teams and groups
The AFC Champions League usually has 32 teams from Asian countries and regions. These teams come from Japanese, Korean, China, Southeast Asia and other Asian football powers. According to the lottery results, each team will be divided into 8 groups with 4 teams in each group.
4. Competition routes and venues
The venue of the AFC Champions League is usually the main stadium of the country or region where the participating teams are located. These venues have good venue conditions and audience seats, which can provide a good competition environment and viewing experience.
5. Events and competition
Every stage of AFC Champions League has its own unique attractions and competition. In the group stage, the team needs to compete with the other three teams in a short time for the right to qualify for the group. In the knockout stage, the team played two rounds of home and away games, and decided to advance to the team through accumulated scores.
6. Finals and championship honors
The AFC Champions League final is the climax of the whole game, and the final champion is decided. The final is usually a single game, and two advanced teams compete for the championship honor. The winning team will be awarded the highest honor of Asian club football and have the opportunity to represent Asia in the World Club Cup.
Summary:
As the highest level of club football in Asia, AFC Champions League not only shows the strength and level of Asian football, but also promotes exchanges and cooperation among Asian regions. The AFC Champions League has brought endless football fun and watching experience to fans through fierce competitions and wonderful competitions.