The AFC Champions League 2's West Region has concluded its round of 16 matches, determining the teams that will advance to the quarter-finals. Notably, Al-Nassr from Saudi Arabia edged past their Turkmen counterpart, Arkadag, with a narrow 1-0 victory, mirroring their performance in the first leg. Star player Abdulrahman Ghareeb scored an early goal in the second minute, ensuring Al-Nassr's progression to the next stage without conceding a goal throughout the two-legged tie.

In another thrilling encounter, Al-Ahli Qatar secured a place in the quarter-finals by defeating Sepahan of Iran, 1-0, after extra time, bringing the aggregate score to 3-2 in their favor following a dramatic first leg that ended 2-2. These results set the stage for an exciting quarter-final round, with matches scheduled to highlight the strengths of the teams competing.

The quarter-finals will see Al-Nassr facing off against UAE's Al-Wasl, promising a clash of Saudi offensive dynamism against the defensive solidity of the Emirati side. In the second match, Al-Ahli Qatar will take on the dark horse of the tournament, Al-Hussein Irbid from Jordan, who has surprised several seasoned teams this year. Arab clubs in the West Region are keen to leverage home advantage in the first legs to secure their spots in the semi-finals of this prestigious Asian competition.