Johor Darul Ta'zim, the 11-time Malaysian Super League champions, have been drawn in a challenging Group Stage for the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) 2025-26. The Southern Tigers will face off against some of Asia's top clubs, including Shanghai Port, Shanghai Shenhua, Vissel Kobe, Machida Zelvia, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Chengdu Rongcheng, Buriram United, and Melbourne City.
Johor Darul Ta'zim ( JDT ) faces a daunting challenge in the upcoming Asian Champions League Elite ( ACLE ) 2025-26, after being drawn against several prominent Asian clubs in the Group Stage of the East Zone. The 11-time consecutive Malaysia Super League champions will be facing formidable opponents from China, Japan, Thailand, and Australia, making their path to the next round a treacherous one.
\At home, the Southern Tigers will welcome the visit of two Chinese giants, Shanghai Port and Shanghai Shenhua, alongside Japan's J1 League club Vissel Kobe, and the rising star, Machida Zelvia. Their away matches are no less challenging, with JDT scheduled to travel to Japan to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima, face Chengdu Rongcheng in China, grapple with Buriram United in Thailand, and test their mettle against Melbourne City in Australia.\The clash against Shanghai Port will be a prominent fixture, considering the club's star-studded lineup and reputation for quick-paced play. Vissel Kobe, formerly the club of Andres Iniesta, will undoubtedly aim to maintain their status as a Japanese powerhouse. The encounter with Buriram United is anticipated to be a passionate 'regional derby', with both teams having a history of encounters in Asian club tournaments and a fierce rivalry. JDT's head coach, Xisco Munoz, is expected to meticulously prepare the squad to compete with the Asian giants and capitalize on the strong support of their fans at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium. The top eight teams from each group will advance to the Round of 16
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