AC Milan is projected to be in Pot 3 for the 2026-27 Champions League draw if they qualify, as things stand. This projection indicates their current standing and the challenges they face in maintaining this position.
Record nine-time Women's Asian Cup champions China face host nation Australia in the first semifinal of the 2026 tournament. China are also this edition's defending champions, having won the last title in India in 2022.
West Bromwich Albion's recent wins against Hull City and Bristol City have provided a glimmer of hope, but the team remains firmly in the relegation battle as they face tough fixtures ahead.
Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds United were unique. His system elevated individuals beyond their usual standard, maximised their strengths, and created a platform where players could look like world-beaters almost overnight.
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) held the draw on Wednesday to determine the quarterfinal pairings, a day after announcing that the western zone playoffs that were postponed because of the war in the Middle East have been rescheduled for April 13-14 in Jeddah.
