2024 AFC Champions League Two: East Bengal and Mohun Bagan Super Giants
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The 2024-25 AFC Champions League Two marks the 21st edition of Asia's second-tier club football tournament, transitioning from the former AFC Cup to a new format under the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
The competition begins with preliminary stages on August 14, leading into group stages, followed by knockout rounds, culminating in the final on May 17, 2025. The tournament attracts Indian fans' interest with both the Kolkata Giants -- Mohun Bagan Super Giants and East Bengal -- participating. East Bengal, first, will have to clear the preliminary stages to enter group stages.
East Bengal, the 2024 Indian Super Cup winners, return to continental competition after a decade-long gap. The club has made significant foreign signings, including Madih Talal and Dimitri Diamantakos, bolstering their squad in preparation for the tournament. With the tournament rules allowing up to six foreign players in the lineup, East Bengal is aiming to make a strong impact.
Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, enters the group stage directly, thanks to their status as the 2023-24 Indian Super League champions. Both clubs carry the hopes of Kolkata's passionate football fans, who are eagerly anticipating their performances on the continental stage.
The competition begins with preliminary stages on August 14, leading into group stages, followed by knockout rounds, culminating in the final on May 17, 2025. The tournament attracts Indian fans' interest with both the Kolkata Giants -- Mohun Bagan Super Giants and East Bengal -- participating. East Bengal, first, will have to clear the preliminary stages to enter group stages.
East Bengal, the 2024 Indian Super Cup winners, return to continental competition after a decade-long gap. The club has made significant foreign signings, including Madih Talal and Dimitri Diamantakos, bolstering their squad in preparation for the tournament. With the tournament rules allowing up to six foreign players in the lineup, East Bengal is aiming to make a strong impact.
Mohun Bagan, on the other hand, enters the group stage directly, thanks to their status as the 2023-24 Indian Super League champions. Both clubs carry the hopes of Kolkata's passionate football fans, who are eagerly anticipating their performances on the continental stage.
Play-off Stage
The play-off stages of the AFC Champions League Two are set to kick off on August 14, 2024. East Bengal will face Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr at Kolkata's iconic Salt Lake Stadium, a match that has already generated significant buzz among local supporters. The winners of these play-offs will advance to the group stage, joining the 30 direct entrants in the main draw of the competition.
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Best of luck to both the teams!
| Date | Time (UTC) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2024 | 19:00 | East Bengal (India) vs Altyn Asyr (Turkmenistan) | Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata |
| 14 August 2024 | 19:15 | Al-Ahli (Bahrain) vs Al-Kuwait (Kuwait) | Khalifa Sports City Stadium, Isa Town |
AFC Champions League 2 Schedule
| Stage | Round | First Leg | Second Leg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | Matchday 1 | 17–19 September 2024 | - |
| Group Stage | Matchday 2 | 1–3 October 2024 | - |
| Group Stage | Matchday 3 | 22–24 October 2024 | - |
| Group Stage | Matchday 4 | 5–7 November 2024 | - |
| Group Stage | Matchday 5 | 26–28 November 2024 | - |
| Group Stage | Matchday 6 | 3–5 December 2024 | - |
| Knockout Stage | Round of 16 | 11–13 February 2025 | 18–20 February 2025 |
| Knockout Stage | Quarter-finals | 4–6 March 2025 | 11–13 March 2025 |
| Knockout Stage | Semi-finals | 8–9 April 2025 | 15–16 April 2025 |
| Final | - | 17 May 2025 | |
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Best of luck to both the teams!
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Madih Talal, you are simply brilliant!!