Qatar has been chosen as the host for the knockout stage of the AFC Champions League.
The Asian Football Confederation introduced Qatar as the host for the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League in the West region of the continent.
The Asian Football Confederation AFC today, Tuesday, introduced the Qatar Football Federation as the host for the AFC Champions League matches in the Round of 16, Quarter-finals, and Semi-finals in the West region.
In this stage, Al Hilal of Saudi Arabia will face Shabab Al Ahli of the UAE, Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia will play against Nasaf of Uzbekistan, Al Duhail will meet Al Rayyan of Qatar, and Al Faisaly of Saudi Arabia will encounter Foolad Khuzestan of Iran.
Accordingly, the first leg of the final will be hosted by the West Asia finalist on April 29, 2023, and the second leg of the final will be held on May 6 at Saitama, Japan, where Urawa Reds have reached the final.