Where to Watch Al Sadd vs Vissel Kobe- AFC Champions League Playoffs

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Published - Apr 16, 2026, 02:15 PM

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Qatari side Al Sadd takes on J-League side Vissel Kobe in the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals on Thursday, 16th April 2026.
Al Zaeem is taking on Ushi in a must-win clash between two exciting teams as they stand a chance of qualifying for the ACL semifinals.
The home side is coming off a morale-boosting 2-4 win on penalties over Al Hilal, while Vissel Kobe enters the game following a 1-3 win on aggregate over FC Seoul.

The exciting action from the AFC Champions League Elite hits hyperdrive ahead of the upcoming quarterfinals encounter on Thursday at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium, when Al Sadd takes on Vissel Kobe on 16th April 2026. Roberto Mancini and his men will be feeling highly motivated and in great spirits after overcoming Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in the previous round. The April 16 encounter will be the first official meeting between Al Sadd and Vissel Kobe, and both clubs will be keen to notch an important win.

The two sides have an opportunity to make a semifinal appearance in the AFC Champions League Elite, and the home team's head coach Roberto Mancini would definitely want to earn that privilege. The Italian tactician will be hoping for another positive result after eliminating Al Hilal in one of the shocks of the tournament.

Vissel Kobe are coming off the back of a 1-3 win on aggregate over FC Seoul following the two-legged tie, and a loss at the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium will be detrimental for the visitors. Star players like Rafa Mujica and Taisei Miyashiro will be crucial for their respective head coaches; however, Mancini's men will be the favorites to progress from the tie.

Japanese and Qatari football fans following the ACL Elite can find here all the important information from today's match: kick-off, time, venue, where to watch Al Sadd vs Vissel Kobe, and more.

Where to Watch Al Sadd vs Vissel Kobe- AFC Champions League Elite

Qatari Stars League fans wanting to tune into the upcoming ACL Elite clash can access the Al Sadd vs Vissel Kobe live stream on these platforms. Japanese football fans who follow Vissel Kobe can also tune in for up-to-date live scores at Sportsdunia.