Pohang Steelers on Tuesday thirtieth December realized of their AFC Champions League Two Spherical of 16, and with it, their potential path to the ultimate with the bracket now set.
The three-time champions of Asia have been drawn in opposition to J.League facet Gamba Osaka, with the primary leg set to happen on the Metal Yard on both the eleventh or twelfth of February 2026, and the second leg per week later at Gamba’s Panasonic Stadium Suita.
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Gamba made it into ACL Two having completed fourth in J1 League in 2024, however have reached the knockouts following an ideal document in Group F of six wins from six with 16 targets scored and two conceded.
With the bracket now set, Pohang know of their potential path to the ultimate. The winners of the Spherical of 16 conflict will face both Ratchaburi FC of Thailand or Persib of Indonesia within the quarter finals.
The semis would then carry within the different half of the draw within the East, certainly one of Bangkok United of Thailand or Macarthur FC of Australia, and Công An Hà Nội of Vietnam or Tampines Rovers of Singapore.
The quarters are scheduled to happen on the 4th or fifth of March for the primary leg and eleventh or twelfth for the second, with the semis slated for early to mid-April.
The ultimate is ready for Might sixteenth in opposition to the winners of the semifinal on the West facet of the competitors.