Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: The draw for the 2025 AFC Champions League Elite knockout stage, held in Jeddah on Monday, set up four thrilling quarterfinal clashes. The tournament’s final phase will take place in a centralized format in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from April 25 to May 3, featuring seven matches. Defending champions Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia), the highest-ranked team, will face South Korea’s Gwangju FC, while Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos (second-highest ranked) meet Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia) in a battle of first-time title hopefuls. Unbeaten Al Ahli Saudi FC clash with Thailand’s Buriram United, and Qatar’s Al Sadd, the 2011 champions, take on Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in a high-stakes rematch. The semifinals on April 29–30 will pit the winners of Al Hilal/Gwangju vs. Al Ahli/Buriram and Yokohama/Nassr vs. Kawasaki/Al Sadd. The final on May 3 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium offers a $12 million prize to the champion.