The AFC Champions League 2 (ACL2) is approaching its climactic final, with Al-Nassr set to face Gamba Osaka on May 16 (Saturday) at 26:45 (local time, equivalent to 2:45 AM on May 17) at King Saud University Stadium. The tournament has seen intense competition across eight groups, and here is a comprehensive look at the standings before the title decider.
**Group A** – Al-Wasl dominated with 14 points (4 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses), followed by Esteghlal (8 points, 2–2–2), Al-Muharraq (7 points, 2–1–3), and Al-Wahdat (4 points, 1–1–4).
**Group B** – Al-Ahli Doha leads with 10 points (2 wins, 4 draws, 0 losses). Al-Kaddash (7 points, 1–4–1), Al-Hardiya (6 points, 1–3–2), and Andijan (5 points, 0–5–1) round out the group.
**Group C** – Al-Hussein tops with 9 points (3 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss), ahead of Sepahan (7 points, 2–1–1) and Akhal (1 point, 0–1–3). The group has only three teams listed.
**Group D** – Al-Nassr finished perfect with 18 points (6–0–0). Al-Zawraa (9 points, 3–0–3), Istiklol (9 points, 3–0–3), and Goa (0 points, 0–0–6) trail significantly.
**Group E** – MacArthur FC leads with 13 points (4–1–1), followed by Cong An Hanoi (8 points, 2–2–2), Tai Po (7 points, 2–1–3), and Beijing FC (5 points, 1–2–3).
**Group F** – Gamba Osaka also went unbeaten with 18 points (6–0–0). Ratchaburi (9 points, 3–0–3), Nam Dinh (9 points, 3–0–3), and Eastern (0 points, 0–0–6) complete the group.
**Group G** – Persib tops with 13 points (4–1–1), ahead of Bangkok United (10 points, 3–1–2), Sailors (10 points, 3–1–2), and Selangor (1 point, 0–1–5).
**Group H** – Tampines Rovers lead with 16 points (5–1–0), followed by Pohang (13 points, 4–1–1), Pathum United (6 points, 2–0–4), and Kaya FC (0 points, 0–0–6).
The final promises to be a thrilling encounter between two group-stage powerhouses. Fans can catch all the action as Al-Nassr and Gamba Osaka battle for the ACL2 trophy.