Where to Watch Al Ahli SC vs Machida AFC Champions League Play Offs?

Machida Zelvia are on the brink of history as they can become the Asian champions on their debut. The Japanese side takes on defending champions Al Ahli SC in Jeddah on Saturday in the grand finale. After a war-disrupted knockouts marred by controversies, only two teams remain in contention. To find out who gets crowned as the king of Asia, catch all the action through our Al Ahli SC vs Machida live streaming guide.

Defending the AFC Champions League title is no mean feat, and it was last achieved 21 years ago by Al-Ittihad. Having won their first-ever title in 2025 after experiencing two heartbreaks in 1986 and 2012, Al Ahli SC are back in their fourth final. They are out of title contention in the Saudi Pro League, sitting third with 66 points, 12 behind league leaders Al Nassr. However, on the continental stage, the Royals played like true champions to get the better of Vissel Kobe in the semis. A first-ever meeting with Machida is their reward, and they are raring to go all the way again.

Matthias Jaissle, Al Ahli's head coach, recognises his side has a chance to do something really special. "We’re really proud to be in the final again. Back-to-back is something special and a huge honor and privilege. We want to make it happen again. Back-to-back titles are now a big goal, and being here is already marvelous," he added.

The meteoric rise of Machida Zelvia is one for the history books. Just over a year ago, they were plying their trade in the second division of Japan before making a wonderful leap. The persistence of Go Kuroda made them win a promotion to the J1 League and finish third in their debut season, earning a ticket to the ACL Elite. The young squad, filled with stars like Yuki Soma and Erik, cleared all the hurdles in the knockouts with determination.

The semifinal victory over Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai was full of controversy as a late goal was cancelled due to the play incorrectly resuming while a substitution was taking place. Machida will be hoping for the final to be less eventful and more impactful on the pitch. “This is the first time Machida Zelvia is competing in Asia, and the players are performing really well,” coach Go Kuroda said. “The atmosphere will be immense, so we have to keep our composure. We would like to maintain our high level and not focus too much on the opponent.”

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Al Ahli SC vs Machida: Match Information

Match: Al Ahli SC vs Machida

Competition: AFC Champions League Elite Final

Stadium Name: Alinma Bank Stadium at King Abdullah Sport City

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Kickoff Time: 12:15 ET / 17:15 BST / 18:15 CET / 19:15 SAST (local) / 21:45 IST

Referee: TBC

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Al Ahli SC vs Machida Starting XI

Here is SportsDunia's Al Ahli SC vs Machida Predicted XI:

Al Ahli SC Starting XI (4-3-2-1)

Mendy; Hamed, Demiral, Ibanez; Al Hawsawi; Edoa, Kessie; Mahrez, Millot, Galeno; Toney

Machida Starting XI (3-4-2-1)

Tani; Shoji; Okamura, Nakayama; Nakamura, Mae, Lavi, Hayashi; Erik, Soma; Yengo

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