The team that will compete against "Paxtakor" in the quarter-finals of the Elite Champions League has been revealed.
After "Istiqlol" defeated "Al-Rayyan" away, the "lions" secured the 8th place in the Elite Champions League standings and became the last qualifier.
Now, they will fight for a quarter-final spot against "Al-Hilol," who finished first in the tournament standings. They defeated "Al Vasl" in the last round and, based on goal difference, surpassed "Al-Ahli."
Elite Champions League Round of 16 matchups:
1. "Paxtakor" - "Al Hilol" (Saudi Arabia)
2. "Al Rayan" (Qatar) - "Al Ahli" (Saudi Arabia)
3. "Istiqlol" (Iran) - "Al Nassr" (Saudi Arabia)
4. "Al Vasl" (UAE) - "Al Sadd" (Qatar)
The first matches will be held at the home ground of the team that is lower in the standings, while the return leg will take place at the higher-ranked club's venue.
"Paxtakor" will play the first match against "Al Hilol" in Tashkent on March 3 or 4, with the return match taking place a week later in Saudi Arabia.
