AFC Champions League Two 2026-27: Updated points table after Al-Seeb vs East Bengal
Indian Champions share a point each with Oman Champions Al-Seeb.
The Al-Seeb Stadium in Seeb, Oman, hosted the Matchweek 3 encounter of Group D in the AFC Champions League Two, where the 2025-26 ISL champions East Bengal locked horns with the host and champions of Oman, Al-Seeb.
The Red and Gold Brigade had a winless start to the campaign after a draw and a defeat in the first two matchweeks. They drew the opening game 2-2 against Al Hussein SC before succumbing to a 3-2 defeat against Al-Shorta.
On the other hand, Al-Seeb were coming off consecutive defeats to Al-Hussein and Al-Shorta. The Omani outfit were in dire need of a win to keep their knockout hopes alive.
The game was evenly matched, as both sides had their fair share of chances. Possession was evenly balanced between both sides, but the Omani side had more shots and shots on target tonight. As a result of Al-Seeb’s shots, East Bengal custodian Phurba Lachenpa made five saves.
Dani Ramírez had the most touches for East Bengal and created four chances during the game. Despite both sides coming close to scoring, there were no goals in the game and nothing to separate them, as the game ended in a goalless draw.
In this article, we take a closer look at the AFC Champions League Two, Group D points table, after East Bengal’s 0-0 draw against Al-Seeb. We also find out whether East Bengal have a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages.
A brief look at the AFC Champions League Two Group D points table
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As things stand, East Bengal are placed third in the points table. Despite only 1 loss so far, things are not well for the Red & Gold Brigade, and Habas’ side must go all out for wins in the final three games to have a realistic chance of finishing in the top two of the group to qualify for the knock-out rounds.
After East Bengal FC vs Al-Seeb, Second-placed Al Hussein are still two points ahead of Al-Shorta, who are both yet to play their Matchweek 3 game against each other. The Red and Gold Brigade have no doubt impressed, but they must turn draws into wins to climb higher in the points table.
| Rank | Team | PL | W | D | L | +/- | GD | PTS | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al-Shorta | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4-2 | +2 | 6 | W, W |
| 2 | Al-Hussein SC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5-2 | +3 | 4 | D, W |
| 3 | East Bengal FC | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-5 | -1 | 2 | W, D, L |
| 4 | Al-Seeb | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0-4 | -4 | 1 | L, L |
East Bengal host Al-Seeb next at home
The road ahead is not easy for the Red and Gold Brigade, but Antonio Lopez Habas’ men have shown character and resilience. Despite being winless so far, they have scored five goals in their 3 games so far.
The next game against Al-Seeb at home will be crucial for the Red & Gold. Habas’ men must not settle for anything less than all three points. After FC Goa bowed out of the AFC Challenge League, they are the country’s solitary hope in Asia, and they will have home advantage while taking on the Omani outfit next.
If Al-Shorta wins the next game against Al Hussein and East Bengal FC beat Al-Seeb, they will have a realistic chance of leapfrogging Al-Hussein to occupy the second spot in the group & have a fighting chance of qualifying to the knock-out rounds of ACL 2.
What was the result of East Bengal FC vs Al-Seeb in the AFC Champions League Two?
Despite both sides coming close to scoring, there were no goals in the game and nothing to separate as the game ended in a goalless draw.
Where position are East Bengal FC in the AFC Champions League Two Group D table?
After their match against Al-Seeb, East Bengal FC are placed third in the points table with two points.
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