World Soccer

West zone knockout rounds finally begin

Saudi Arabia may have enjoyed the World Cup but now it’s time for the country’s club teams to fly the flag on an international stage as the knockout phase of the AFC Champions League kicks off.

Before talking about the teams, there are a couple of unusual points to mention. This is still the 2022 tournament, with the group stage ending last April. The second round starts on February 19, and the two-legged final takes place in April/May. This is because

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