I. AFC Champions League
AFC Champions League, also known as the Asian Champions League, or AFC Champions League for short, is an Asian club football championship founded by AFC in 2002, formerly known as the Asian Champions Club Championship and the Asian Club Championship. The AFC Champions League is the highest level of club football in Asia, equivalent to the European Champions League and the Libertadores Cup in South America, and higher than the AFC Champions Cup. The winning team will represent AFC in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Second, the AFC Champions League knockout rules
1, the eighth final
There is no draw for the quarterfinals, and the first leg will be held at the home of the second place in the group. The knockout stage adopts the home and away two-round knockout. In addition, the AFC Champions League only has two awards, the champion and the runner-up, and there is no competition for the third place.
2. Quarter finals
After the teams that have advanced to the quarter-finals are produced, the opposing teams will be drawn by lot, and the promotion table from the quarter-finals to the semi-finals will be determined at the same time. There are no group rankings, association differences or home and away restrictions in this lucky draw.
3. Semifinals
The semi-final is played by the winner of two quarter-finals in each district, and the order of home and away games is determined by the promotion table decided by the draw of the quarter-finals.
4. Finals
The final adopts the home and away two-turn system, and the semi-final winners in each district play against each other. The order of home and away games is determined by the promotion table decided by the draw of the quarter-finals. The winner of the final is the champion of this season's AFC Champions League, who can participate in the club World Cup that year.
Third, the main characteristics of the AFC Champions League
1, regional representation
The AFC Champions League attracts top clubs from all over Asia and represents the highest level of Asian football. This makes the AFC Champions League a stage for gathering top teams in Asia, and fans can enjoy the confrontation between teams from different countries and regions.
2. Fierce competition
Teams participating in the AFC Champions League are champions or runners-up in their respective countries or regions, and they are very strong. This makes the game full of fierce competition and high-level confrontation. Each team went all out to compete for the highest honor in Asia and brought wonderful games to the audience.
3. Diversified styles and cultures
Asian countries and regions have different football styles and cultures, which are reflected in the AFC Champions League. Each team showed their unique tactics and technical styles, making the game more diverse and interesting.