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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has today confirmed the Japan Football Association (JFA) as the host Member Association for the AFC Champions League 2022 Round of 16, Quarterfinals and Semifinals centralised matches in the East region.
As confirmed on January 13, 2022, the AFC Champions League 2022 (East) Round of 16 contests will be played on August 18/19, the Quarterfinals on August 22, and the Semifinals on August 25, with all battles to be decided over single-leg ties.
Saitama, Japan will set the stage for the Round of 16 encounters with Daegu FC taking on 2006 and 2016 champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, while BG Pathum United lock horns with debutants Kitchee SC, followed by a Vissel Kobe versus Yokohama F Marinos showdown prior to history-makers Johor Darul Ta’zim going up against two-time winners Urawa Red Diamonds.
Meanwhile, the AFC Champions League 2022 (West) Knockout Stage is scheduled to be held from February 3 to 10, 2023, with the centralised venue to be announced at a later date before the coveted Final is played over two legs on February 19 and 26, 2023.
